Injured IBEW Electrician in NYC? Here Is How a Personal Injury Lawyer Gets Paid

Every week, IBEW Local 3 members who are seriously injured on New York City job sites delay calling a lawyer because they are worried about legal fees. This delay can cost them years of medical care, months of lost wages they are entitled to recover, and sometimes the case itself. Here is the truth about how personal injury attorneys get paid — and why it should not stop you from calling.

What Is a Contingency Fee?

A contingency fee agreement means the attorney is paid only if they recover money for you. If the case does not result in a settlement or verdict, you owe the attorney nothing. The fee comes out of the recovery — it is not paid upfront and not billed by the hour. In New York personal injury cases, the contingency fee is regulated by court rules and is a percentage of what the attorney recovers for you.

What Costs Are Covered?

In addition to the contingency fee, a personal injury case involves out-of-pocket expenses — filing fees, deposition costs, expert witness fees, and the cost of obtaining medical records. Reputable personal injury firms advance these costs on the client's behalf and recover them from the settlement or verdict at the end of the case. You should not have to pay anything out of pocket while your case is pending.

The Free Initial Consultation

Any conversation with Awad Baker Law about your potential case is completely free. You describe what happened, you receive an assessment of your legal options, and you decide whether to proceed. There is no obligation. For an IBEW member who just suffered a serious injury, a free consultation is the fastest way to understand whether you have a case worth pursuing — with no risk and no cost.

What Happens to Workers' Comp If I Have a Lawyer?

Your workers' compensation claim and your personal injury lawsuit are separate. A personal injury attorney does not take a fee on your workers' compensation benefits. Your workers' comp benefits continue while your personal injury case is pending. The attorney's fee applies only to the personal injury recovery.

Why Delaying the Call Is Risky

Evidence disappears quickly after a construction accident. Surveillance footage is recorded over within days. Witnesses leave the job site. Scaffolding gets taken down. Equipment is repaired or replaced. The sooner an attorney begins investigating, the stronger your case. Delaying a free call while you recover from your injuries can mean the difference between a strong case and a weak one.

Call Awad Baker Law Today — No Fee Unless We Win

Awad Baker Law handles every personal injury case on a contingency basis. If you are an IBEW Local 3 member injured on a New York City job site, call (516) 716-4444 for a free, confidential consultation. You pay nothing unless we recover money for you.

Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. If you are an IBEW Local 3 member injured on the job in New York, contact Awad Baker Law for a free case evaluation: (516) 716-4444 or info@awadbaker.com.