Getting hurt in an accident is stressful. You worry about your health, your family, and your job. The last thing you should worry about is how to pay for a lawyer to protect your rights.

Many people in our community never seek help because they believe a lawyer costs too much money. This is a big fear, and it is completely understandable. But there is a promise that good lawyers make that changes everything: No Win, No Fee.

This is how we make sure justice is for everyone, not just for the rich.

What Does ‘No Win, No Fee’ Really Mean?

This promise has a legal name: a contingency fee.

“Contingent” just means “depending on something else.”

In this case, the lawyer’s fee *depends on* winning your case.

**If your lawyer wins your case,** they are paid a percentage of the money they recover for you. This percentage is agreed on in writing at the very beginning, so there are no surprises.

**If your lawyer does NOT win your case** you owe them nothing for the time and work they put in. **Zero.**

This means the law firm takes on the financial risk, not you. They are investing in you and your case because they believe in it.

In New York, your immigration status does not change your right to justice. You have the same right to hire a lawyer on a ‘No Win, No Fee’ basis as anyone else. Do not let anyone tell you differently. A good lawyer is here to protect you, no matter what.

If you have been hurt and are worried about the cost of getting help, please know you have powerful options. If this situation feels familiar, our family at Helen Dalton is here to help yours. Schedule a free, confidential call with our team to understand your rights. We speak Spanish and are ready to listen.