If you get a new attorney, the fee is only 20% still
We don't like to take cases over from other attorneys, but consider it when the lawyer is clearly screwing up, is someone we know doesn't fight for their clients or doesn't have a lot of Illinois work injury experience.
When we do take on a new client, we sign a contract that entitles us to 20% of whatever is recovered when the case is resolved. It's the exact same contract you should have signed in the beginning of the case.
The good thing to know from a client's standpoint is that even if you get a new attorney, the lawyer fees should never exceed 20% of what is recovered. In other words, that is the most that ALL of the lawyers can get and it's up to the lawyers to fight it out as to who gets what.
So if you are looking to switch attorneys, we may or may not be able to help. But don't hesitate to inquire because it won't cost you any more money.
We are workers' compensation attorneys that help people with Illinois work injuries anywhere in IL via our statewide network of attorneys. Contact us and we will answer your questions or find the right lawyer for your situation.
