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SEE THE REAL NUMBERS — OUR 25% FEE VS. 45%, 40%, AND 33% CONTINGENCY FEES
All settlement amounts shown below are used for illustrative and demonstrative purposes only. Every case is unique and individual results will vary.
Why the Fee Rate is One of the Most Important Decisions You Make
Your settlement is not just a number – it has to work hard for you. Consider everything it must cover:
- Past and future medical bills – hospital visits, surgery, physical therapy, prescription medication
- Lost wages – income you could not earn while you were injured and recovering
- Out-of-pocket expenses – transportation to appointments, home care, assistive equipment
- Pain and suffering – the physical and emotional toll of your injury and its aftermath
- Future needs – ongoing care, reduced earning capacity, and long-term life impacts
The higher the fee rate, the less money remains to cover any of these needs.
A firm charging 33%, 40%, or 45% is not simply taking a bigger percentage – they are taking money that was meant to help you heal, recover financially, and move forward with your life.
On a $100,000 settlement, the difference between a 45% fee and our 25% fee is $20,000. That is not an abstraction. That is months of physical therapy. That is lost income replaced. That is financial breathing room when you need it most.
That money belongs to you – not the law firm.
THE BOTTOM LINE
The difference between a 25% fee and a 33%, 40%, or 45% fee is not a minor detail buried in a contract — it is thousands, tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of dollars that belong to you.
On a $100,000 settlement:
- A firm charging 45% keeps $45,000 of your money. We keep $25,000. You keep $20,000 more with us.
- A firm charging 40% keeps $40,000 of your money. We keep $25,000. You keep $15,000 more with us.
- A firm charging 33% keeps $33,333.33 of your money. We keep $25,000. You keep $8,333.33 more with us.
That is real money. That is your money.
The person who suffered the injury should benefit the most from winning their case — not the law firm.
How a 45% Fee Compares to Our 25% Fee
Some firms charge fees as high as 45% of your total settlement. The impact on your money is dramatic. Here is exactly what that means — compared to our 25% pre-lawsuit rate:
- At 45%: Attorney keeps 45% – You keep 55%
- At 25%: Attorney keeps 25% – You keep 75%
The difference: You keep 20 cents more of every dollar when you choose our 25% fee over a firm charging 45%.
45% Fee vs. Our 25% Fee — Side-by-Side Comparison
| Settlement Amount | Attorney Keeps at 45% | You Keep at 45% | Attorney Keeps at 25% | You Keep at 25% |
| $25,000 | $11,250 | $13,750 | $6,250 | $18,750 |
| $50,000 | $22,500 | $27,500 | $12,500 | $37,500 |
| $75,000 | $33,750 | $41,250 | $18,750 | $56,250 |
| $100,000 | $45,000 | $55,000 | $25,000 | $75,000 |
| $150,000 | $67,500 | $82,500 | $37,500 | $112,500 |
| $200,000 | $90,000 | $110,000 | $50,000 | $150,000 |
| $250,000 | $112,500 | $137,500 | $62,500 | $187,500 |
| $500,000 | $225,000 | $275,000 | $125,000 | $375,000 |
What This Means in Plain Language — At 45%
On a $100,000 settlement, a firm charging 45% takes $45,000 — leaving you only $55,000 before you have paid a single medical bill or covered a single lost paycheck.
With our 25% fee, you keep $75,000 on that same $100,000 settlement. That is $20,000 more that stays in your hands — money that can mean the difference between financial recovery and financial hardship.
On a $250,000 settlement, a firm charging 45% walks away with $112,500 of your money. We walk away with $62,500 — returning $50,000 more directly to you.
On a $500,000 settlement, a firm charging 45% takes $225,000. We take $125,000. You keep $100,000 more with the Law Offices of Ruben Ortiz.
The math is simple: a 45% fee versus our 25% fee means the attorney takes 20 cents more out of every dollar you recovered — before your bills are paid and before your life can move forward.
How a 40% Fee Compares to Our 25% Fee
Many personal injury firms charge 40% of your total settlement. Here is exactly what that means for your money — compared to our 25% pre-lawsuit rate:
- At 40%: Attorney keeps 40% – You keep 60%
- At 25%: Attorney keeps 25% – You keep 75%
The difference: You keep 15 cents more of every dollar when you choose our 25% fee over a firm charging 40%.
40% Fee vs. Our 25% Fee — Side-by-Side Comparison
| Settlement Amount | Attorney Keeps at 40% | You Keep at 40% | Attorney Keeps at 25% | You Keep at 25% |
| $25,000 | $10,000 | $15,000 | $6,250 | $18,750 |
| $50,000 | $20,000 | $30,000 | $12,500 | $37,500 |
| $75,000 | $30,000 | $45,000 | $18,750 | $56,250 |
| $100,000 | $40,000 | $60,000 | $25,000 | $75,000 |
| $150,000 | $60,000 | $90,000 | $37,500 | $112,500 |
| $200,000 | $80,000 | $120,000 | $50,000 | $150,000 |
| $250,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 | $62,500 | $187,500 |
| $500,000 | $200,000 | $300,000 | $125,000 | $375,000 |
What This Means in Plain Language — At 40%
On a $100,000 settlement, a firm charging 40% takes $40,000 — leaving you $60,000 before medical bills, lost wages, and out-of-pocket expenses.
With our 25% fee, you keep $75,000 on that same $100,000 settlement. That is $15,000 more in your pocket — money that can go directly toward paying your medical bills, recovering lost income, and rebuilding your life.
On a $250,000 settlement, the difference grows to $37,500 more that stays with you — not the firm.
On a $500,000 settlement, a firm charging 40% takes $200,000. We take $125,000. You keep $75,000 more with the Law Offices of Ruben Ortiz.
How a 33% Fee Compares to Our 25% Fee
The most commonly advertised contingency fee rate is 33% — often considered the industry standard for personal injury cases. But even compared to this widely accepted rate, our 25% pre-lawsuit fee still puts significantly more money back in your hands.
Call the Law Offices of Ruben Ortiz today.
Find out how we can fight for your maximum recovery — and make sure you keep more of every dollar you earn.
Free consultation. No fees unless we win. 25% pre-lawsuit contingency fee.
Attorney advertising. The settlement amounts and fee comparisons shown in all tables and examples above are used solely for illustrative and demonstrative purposes only and do not represent guaranteed, typical, projected, or past results in any specific case. Individual case outcomes vary based on the specific facts, circumstances, liability, damages, and applicable law involved in each matter. Contingency fee arrangements and applicable rates may vary depending on the nature, complexity, and specifics of your individual case. A 25% contingency fee applies to cases settled before a lawsuit is filed; different rates may apply in other circumstances. Please review your fee agreement carefully and ask.
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