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Pay Less in Attorney’s Fees With Simon Bridgers Spires
Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyers Offering a Lower Contingency Fee for Qualified Pre-Suit Injury Cases
Most personal injury law firms in Atlanta charge contingency fees of 33% to 40% or more — even before filing a lawsuit. In fact that has been the industry standard for decades and has been our fee structure. As inflation clamps down on Georgia families and tort reform takes hold, keeping settlements down, we wanted to make a drastic change so that the fees client’s charge reflect that reality.
That is why we now offer a reduced 25% contingency fee for many qualifying pre-suit personal injury claims that come directly from clients rather than lawyer referrals.
Our Fee Structure
- 25% Attorney Fee
For qualifying pre-suit injury cases signed directly with our firm, not including case expenses - 40% Attorney Fee After 3 months in litigation
If a lawsuit becomes necessary and the case remains in active litigation for more than 90 days without resolution fees increase because of the drastic change in hours invested. This does not include case expenses.
This structure allows injury victims to recover more money while still receiving experienced legal representation from a proven Atlanta trial law firm.
Why Our Lower Fee Structure Matters
Attorney fees can significantly impact your final recovery after a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle crash, or other serious injury claim.
For example:
- A $100,000 settlement at a traditional 40% fee leaves $60,000 before expenses and medical liens.
- A $100,000 settlement at our 25% pre-suit fee leaves $75,000 before expenses and medical liens.
That difference can help clients:
- Pay medical bills
- Replace lost income
- Support their families
- Recover financially after a serious accident
Experienced Representation Without Paying Maximum Fees Up Front
Lower fees should not mean lower quality representation.
Simon Bridgers Spires has recovered millions for injury victims throughout Georgia and has handled complex cases that other firms refused to pursue.
Our attorneys represent clients in cases involving:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian injuries
- Wrongful death
- Premises liability
- Catastrophic injuries
We aggressively pursue settlements before litigation whenever possible to help clients resolve claims efficiently and maximize net recovery.
What Is a Pre-Suit Personal Injury Case?
A pre-suit case is a personal injury claim resolved before a lawsuit is formally filed in court.
Many accident claims can settle during:
- Insurance negotiations
- Medical treatment review
- Demand package negotiations
- Liability investigations
Resolving claims before litigation can often:
- Reduce legal expenses
- Shorten case timelines
- Increase the client’s net recovery
- Avoid unnecessary court costs
Atlanta Injury Lawyers Charging Lower Contingency Fees
Many people searching for:
- “low contingency fee injury lawyer Atlanta”
- “Atlanta personal injury lawyer charging 25%”
- “lawyers who charge less for car accident cases”
- “reduced fee accident attorney Georgia”
- “affordable personal injury lawyer Atlanta”
are surprised to learn that fee percentages can vary significantly between law firms.
At Simon Bridgers Spires, we believe clients deserve transparency about legal fees before signing a representation agreement.
When Does the 40% Litigation Fee Apply?
If insurance companies refuse to make a fair settlement offer, litigation may become necessary.
Our 40% litigation fee generally applies only if:
- A lawsuit is filed, and
- The case remains unresolved after 90 days in litigation
Litigation often requires:
- Depositions
- Expert witnesses
- Discovery
- Motion practice
- Trial preparation
These cases involve substantially greater time, expense, and risk.