Quick Summary: At The Fields Group, LLC, clients pay nothing upfront to hire us for a qualifying Colorado personal injury case, and they owe us nothing if we do not obtain a recovery. We also front the expenses required to investigate and pursue the case—not only our legal time—so an accident victim does not have to choose between protecting their rights and paying out-of-pocket costs during an already difficult time.

After an accident, one of the first concerns people raise is completely understandable: “Can I afford a lawyer?” Medical bills may be arriving, work may be uncertain, and the insurance company may already be pressuring you to make decisions. A contingency fee arrangement is designed to remove the upfront financial barrier to getting experienced legal help.

At The Fields Group, LLC in Conifer, Colorado, we represent injured people throughout Jefferson County, Arapahoe County, the Denver foothills, and communities across Colorado. Our approach is straightforward: we explain the agreement clearly, answer questions directly, and make sure clients understand how fees and case expenses work before moving forward.

What Is a Contingency Fee?

A contingency fee means that an attorney’s fee depends on obtaining a financial recovery for the client. Rather than billing by the hour or requiring a large retainer at the beginning of the case, the attorney is paid a percentage of the recovery obtained through a settlement, verdict, or other successful resolution.

In practical terms, that means you do not receive monthly invoices for our legal work while your case is pending. Our interests are aligned with yours: we only earn an attorney fee when we successfully recover compensation for you.

Every case is different, and the exact fee terms should be stated in a written agreement. Before you hire a personal injury attorney in Colorado, you should understand the percentage that applies, whether it changes if a lawsuit or appeal becomes necessary, and how expenses are handled. Those are reasonable questions—and questions you should never feel uncomfortable asking.

Legal Fees and Case Expenses Are Not the Same Thing

Many people hear “no fee unless we win” and assume it covers every cost connected to the case. Sometimes, with other firms, that may not be the case. Legal fees compensate the attorney for legal services. Case expenses are the out-of-pocket costs required to build, investigate, document, and, when necessary, litigate a claim.

Case expenses can include costs such as obtaining medical records and billing records, accident reports, filing fees, deposition transcripts, expert review, investigator services, exhibit preparation, and other evidence needed to present a claim effectively. In a serious car accident, trucking accident, medical malpractice, premises liability, or insurance bad faith case, those expenses can become substantial.

The Fields Group fronts those case expenses. That means we advance the money needed to move the case forward instead of asking an injured client to pay those costs as they arise. We do not expect clients to fund the investigation simply because the other side has more financial resources or an insurance company has delayed a fair resolution.

What Happens If There Is No Recovery?

This is the question that matters most to many people: if we do not recover money for you, you owe The Fields Group nothing. No attorney fee is due, and you are not left with a bill for the case expenses we advanced.

That is an important distinction. Some people worry that hiring a lawyer could leave them financially worse off if a claim does not succeed. Our contingency model is intended to prevent that fear from keeping someone from seeking legal advice after a serious injury.

Of course, no attorney can promise a particular result. Facts may be disputed, injuries may be difficult to prove, insurance coverage may be limited, or a court may rule against a claim. A careful lawyer should discuss both the strengths and the risks of a case honestly. But an unsuccessful outcome should not mean that an injured client is suddenly responsible for paying our fees or reimbursing the expenses we chose to advance.

Why a Firm Would Front Expenses

Building a strong personal injury case often requires early work. Evidence can disappear, witnesses’ memories can fade, and insurers begin evaluating claims quickly. Waiting to investigate because a client cannot afford records, reports, or expert review can put an otherwise valid claim at a disadvantage.

By fronting expenses, The Fields Group can begin evaluating liability, documenting damages, preserving evidence, and preparing a claim without asking clients to make impossible financial choices. It also reflects our confidence in the cases we accept. We carefully assess whether we can add meaningful value before committing firm time and resources.

Our husband-and-wife firm brings decades of trial experience to this work. When a case requires real litigation preparation rather than a quick, low-value settlement, clients have direct access to attorneys who understand Colorado courtrooms, including the Jefferson County Courthouse, and who are prepared to do the work.

Watch for Hidden-Cost Language in Any Fee Agreement

Not all contingency agreements are alike. Before signing with any personal injury lawyer, ask direct questions about costs. Do not assume that “no fee” automatically means “no cost.” A clear agreement should explain what happens to expenses if the case resolves successfully and what happens if it does not.

Ask whether you could be responsible for medical-record fees, filing fees, expert expenses, deposition costs, or other litigation expenses if there is no recovery. Ask whether the lawyer will advance those costs. Ask whether the attorney fee is calculated before or after expenses are deducted from a recovery. And ask for an explanation in plain language—not legal jargon.

At The Fields Group, we believe clarity builds trust. We want clients to understand the financial arrangement from the beginning, including the fact that we front all case expenses and that there is no fee or expense obligation to us if there is no recovery.

A Simple Example of How It Works

Suppose you are injured in a collision near Conifer, Golden, Evergreen, or elsewhere in Jefferson County. You need medical records, a crash report, witness interviews, and potentially expert analysis to prove what happened and how the injury has affected your life. Rather than asking you to pay those expenses while you are treating and missing work, our firm advances them.

If the case results in a recovery, the written fee agreement explains how attorney fees and advanced expenses are addressed from that recovery. If the case does not result in a recovery, you do not owe The Fields Group an attorney fee or repayment of those expenses.

FAQ

Do I need money to hire a personal injury lawyer in Colorado?

Not at The Fields Group for qualifying personal injury cases. Clients pay nothing upfront for our legal services, and we front the expenses necessary to pursue the case.

Will I get monthly bills while my case is pending?

No. A contingency fee arrangement means we are not billing you by the hour as the case progresses.

Could I owe money if my case loses?

No. If The Fields Group does not obtain a recovery, you owe us no attorney fee and no reimbursement for the case expenses we advanced.

What expenses might a personal injury case require?

Depending on the case, expenses may include records, reports, filing fees, depositions, investigators, experts, and trial preparation. We discuss the expected needs of your specific claim openly.

Should I read the contingency fee agreement carefully?

Yes. A written agreement should answer your questions about fees, expenses, and how a recovery would be distributed. We encourage clients to ask questions until they feel comfortable with every part of the arrangement.

If you were injured and are worried about the cost of getting help, contact The Fields Group, LLC for a conversation about your options. You should be able to focus on your recovery while your Colorado personal injury attorney focuses on protecting your claim.