How Much Does a Car Accident Lawyer Cost in Houston?
Worried about legal fees? Sara Roque handles car accident cases on contingency — you pay nothing unless she wins. Here’s exactly how attorney fees work in Texas.
Contingency fee model
Sara charges a percentage of your recovery — typically 33% if settled, 40% if tried. If you recover nothing, you owe nothing. This aligns Sara’s interests completely with yours.
No upfront costs
Sara advances all case expenses — filing fees, expert witnesses, medical record retrieval, accident reconstruction. You repay these from your recovery only if you win.
Case expenses explained
Expert witnesses, depositions, court filing fees, and investigation costs are separate from attorney fees. Sara explains all expenses upfront so there are no surprises.
Fee agreement transparency
Sara provides a clear, written fee agreement before beginning work. You know exactly what percentage applies at settlement vs. trial before signing anything.
Higher recovery > lower fee
A 33% fee on a $100K settlement yields more than no fee on a $30K self-negotiated settlement. Sara’s expertise typically increases your net recovery even after fees.
Free consultation always
Evaluating your case costs nothing. Sara reviews your accident, injuries, and insurance coverage at no charge and gives you an honest assessment of your claim’s value.
HOW CONTINGENCY FEES WORK
A Clear Example of Car Accident Legal Fees
Settle for $90,000
33% attorney fee = $29,700. Case expenses (approx.) = $3,000-$5,000. Your net recovery: approximately $55,000-$57,000. Compare to self-negotiating for $25,000-$30,000 — Sara’s net is still higher.
Trial verdict of $150,000
40% attorney fee = $60,000. Case expenses (approx.) = $10,000-$20,000. Your net: approximately $70,000-$80,000. Trial risk is shared — Sara only gets paid if you win at trial too.
No recovery
Sara recovers nothing. You owe nothing — not for attorney fees, not for case expenses. This is what “contingency” means: Sara takes the financial risk with you.
No attorney fees until we win. If we don’t win, you pay nothing.
Frequently Asked Questions
A contingency fee means Sara’s payment is contingent on your winning — she takes a percentage of your recovery. If you get nothing, she charges nothing for her time. No win, no fee.
Sara’s standard contingency fee is 33% of the settlement amount if resolved before trial, and up to 40% if the case goes to trial. The exact fee is discussed and agreed to before Sara begins work on your case.
Case expenses — filing fees, expert witnesses, deposition costs, medical record fees, accident reconstruction — are advanced by Sara and repaid from your settlement. Sara itemizes all expenses clearly.
Attorney fees in contingency cases are always negotiable. Sara discusses fees transparently during the initial consultation. Complex cases with clear liability may have different arrangements.
Yes — the percentage applies regardless of how quickly the case resolves. However, cases that settle quickly also tend to have lower total recovery. Sara always pursues maximum value regardless of speed.
Many doctors treat accident victims on a medical lien — they’re paid from your settlement. Health insurance, MedPay, and PIP coverage can also cover treatment while your case is pending. Sara coordinates with your treatment providers.
Yes — Sara can evaluate whether that offer reflects your full damages at no cost to you. If Sara increases the settlement, the additional recovery easily covers fees. If not, the consultation was still free.
For minor fender-benders with no injuries and clear liability, the DIY route may be reasonable. But for any injury case — even seemingly minor injuries — Sara’s evaluation is free and could reveal compensation you’re missing.
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