Personal injury attorneys in South Carolina typically work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless and until we win your case. Contingency fee rates generally range from 33% to 40% of the recovery, depending on the complexity of the case and whether it settles or proceeds to trial. At Stewart Law Offices, we discuss our specific contingency fee structure with every client upfront before you sign anything, so there are never any surprises. Keep in mind that the fee percentage is calculated after your recovery — and that having an attorney almost always results in a significantly higher net recovery than handling a claim alone, even after fees.