How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Virginia Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer?

Q: How much does it cost to hire a Virginia nursing home abuse lawyer?

For most families, hiring a Virginia nursing home abuse lawyer costs nothing upfront. These cases, including those handled by The Mottley Law Firm, are typically taken on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no hourly billing or upfront retainer. The attorney receives an agreed percentage of any settlement or verdict. If there is no recovery, clients generally owe no attorney's fee. Litigation expenses may include medical records, expert witnesses, filing fees, and depositions. The firm generally advances these expenses and is reimbursed from any recovery. Specific fee and cost arrangements are explained in the written representation agreement. The Mottley Law Firm also offers a free, confidential consultation with no obligation.

For most families, it costs nothing upfront. Virginia nursing home abuse and neglect cases — including those handled by The Mottley Law Firm — are typically taken on a contingency fee basis. There are no hourly bills and no retainer to pay before your case begins. The attorney's fee is a percentage of the money recovered, and if there is no recovery, you generally owe no attorney's fee.

How a Contingency Fee Works
Who Advances the Case Costs?
The Consultation Is Free and Confidential
Why Cost Should Not Stop You From Getting Answers
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How a Contingency Fee Works

Under a contingency arrangement, the attorney's fee is "contingent" on obtaining a result. Instead of paying by the hour, you agree that the firm will receive an agreed percentage of any settlement or verdict. Because the firm is only paid if you recover, your lawyer's interests are aligned with yours. To learn more about how attorney's fees can work in Virginia injury cases, see our discussion of recovering attorney's fees.

Who Advances the Case Costs?

Litigation involves expenses beyond the attorney's fee — obtaining medical and facility records, hiring medical and life-care experts, court filing fees, and deposition costs. In contingency cases, the firm generally advances these costs and is reimbursed from any recovery. Your representation agreement should spell out, in writing, exactly how both fees and costs are handled before you sign.

The Consultation Is Free and Confidential

You should never have to pay simply to find out whether you have a case. The Mottley Law Firm offers a free, confidential consultation to review what happened and explain your options. There is no obligation and no cost to have your concerns evaluated.

Why Cost Should Not Stop You From Getting Answers

Families sometimes delay because they worry they cannot afford a lawyer — and that delay can cost them the case when the filing deadline passes or evidence disappears. Because these cases are handled on contingency, cost is one obstacle you can set aside while you focus on your loved one.

Talk With a Virginia Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

Learn about our nursing home abuse and neglect practice and read about Richmond trial lawyer Kevin W. Mottley. To get started, contact us or call (804) 409-0876 for a free, confidential consultation.

This page provides general information about legal fee arrangements and is not legal advice. Fee terms are governed by your written agreement with the firm. Please consult an attorney about your specific situation.

Is Your Loved One Suffering from Nursing Home Neglect or Abuse in Richmond or Across Virginia?

When you suspect a loved one is being neglected or abused in a nursing home or assisted living facility, you need a Richmond nursing home abuse lawyer who will hold facilities accountable and protect vulnerable residents. At The Mottley Law Firm, we're passionate about representing families in nursing home neglect and abuse cases throughout the greater Richmond area and across Virginia, fighting for justice on behalf of elderly victims who cannot advocate for themselves.

Serving Richmond and Surrounding Communities: Our Richmond office is conveniently located to serve clients throughout the metro area, including Bon Air, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Mechanicsville, Highland Springs, Tuckahoe, Laurel, and nearby communities. We understand the local nursing homes, assisted living facilities, Virginia's elder care regulations, and the systems designed to protect residents.

Statewide Virginia Representation: No matter where you are in Virginia, our experienced team is ready to help. We handle nursing home abuse and neglect cases throughout the Commonwealth and can travel to meet with you.

Why Choose The Mottley Law Firm? Nursing home abuse and neglect cases involve physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, financial exploitation, medication errors, bedsores, malnutrition, dehydration, falls, and inadequate staffing. We investigate facility records, interview staff and witnesses, consult medical experts, and build strong cases against negligent facilities. Our goal is to secure compensation for your loved one's suffering while forcing facilities to improve their standards of care.

Call our Richmond office: (804) 409-0876

We also have the ability to handle nursing home abuse and neglect cases across the United States with appropriate local counsel admitted in the jurisdiction.