Personal Injury Lawyer Costs in Michigan: The Contingency Fee Model
If cost is what's keeping you from calling a personal injury attorney, you should know: Koussan Law charges nothing upfront and nothing unless we recover money for you. Every Michigan personal injury case we handle operates on a contingency fee — our payment comes from a percentage of your settlement or verdict, not from your bank account.
Understanding the Fee Structure
Contingency fees in Michigan typically range from one-third to 40% of the total recovery. The specific percentage depends on case complexity, the stage at which the case resolves (pre-suit settlement vs. trial), and the resources required. This fee structure is standard across the Michigan personal injury bar and is regulated by the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct to ensure fairness.
What About Medical Malpractice Fee Rules?
Michigan has specific rules for contingency fees in medical malpractice cases. Under Michigan Court Rule 8.121, fees in malpractice cases follow a sliding scale: the percentage decreases as the recovery amount increases. This provides additional consumer protection in high-value malpractice cases involving surgical errors, birth injuries, and other complex claims.
Free Consultation: No Obligation
Koussan Law provides free initial consultations for all personal injury matters. During the consultation, we evaluate your case, explain your legal options, and give you an honest assessment of potential recovery — all at no cost. If we take your case, we advance all costs and expenses. If we don't recover compensation, you owe us nothing. The entire financial risk sits with us, not with you.
Zero risk to call. Reach Koussan Law at (313) 800-0000 or use our case calculator for a free estimate.
