Bike Trailer - green (N/A)

This carrier attaches to the back of your bicycle and carries 1 or 2 children, up to a combined weight of 100 lbs. It includes a conversion kit which quickly turns it into a stroller. Easy folding for transport and storage. Quick-release wheels add to the ease of transport. Ball bearing 20" diameter wheels. Waterproof canopy and quick-release hitch for attachment to bicycle. Safety flag included.

Typically, when one hires an attorney to perform legal work the client can be presented with several different methods of payment. Some attorneys work on a flat fee basis which is based on the specifics of the legal issue. This type of fee arrangement may include assistance with simple or routine legal forms. More common are time based fees, where the client pays the attorney to work on an hourly basis. In this instance, the client pays the attorney a "retainer" fee or a certain sum to be billed against. Then there are contingency fees. With a contingent fee, the attorney shares the risk with the client. If there is no settlement or court award then the client does not owe the attorney anything for his work. If the case does produce a monetary settlement or award then the attorney charges an agreed upon percentage as their fee for representing the clients case. These fees are not fixed by law and may be the subject of negotiation between the personal injury attorney and personal injury client. The contingent fee is an important vehicle in securing an accident victim the personal injury attorney of their choice. Financial inability does not stand in the way of the accident victim securing the personal injury attorney of their choice as the contingency fee arrangement allows any accident or injury victim, even those without funds, to retain an attorney to represent them.

Understanding Contingency Fees

The victim of a personal injury should thoroughly discuss any potential fee arrangements with their prospective attorney. This discussion will ensure that the accident victim has a complete and total understanding of the attorney's fees, and how those fees will be calculated. All reputable personal injury lawyers will gladly take the requisite time to ensure that their clients understand the process.

Contingency fees can vary depending on the legal situation. Many times, an attorney will charge a lower percentage of the total recovery if a case is able to be settled out of court. The contingent fee percentage of recovery will usually increase if a case cannot be settled and goes into litigation. The contingent fee for a minor (person under 18 years of age) will be set by the court. In the event that a case involving a minor is brought before the court for approval, the court is asked to review and approve the settlement through a procedure called a "minor's compromise". This aids in the protection of the minor, and applies to personal injury cases, both big and small. When dealing with medical malpractice cases in California there is a statute that places a fixed cap percentage as the maximum that may be charged as the contingent fee.