How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Take From a Settlement in Louisiana?

After an accident, one of the first questions many people ask is how much of their settlement they will actually keep. In this video, Loyd Bourgeois explains how personal injury lawyer fees work in Louisiana and what typically comes out of a settlement, including attorney fees, case costs, and medical expenses. At LJBLegal, we work on a contingency fee basis. That means you do not pay anything upfront. Our firm only gets paid if we recover money for you. Loyd also explains how some firms structure their fees and why it is important to understand exactly how those fees are calculated before you hire a lawyer. If you want a deeper breakdown of how contingency fees work and what you can expect, read our guide: How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?.