Do you need a lawyer to litigate a traffic accident? Many defendants think that since the insurance company has a lawyer, there is no need for me to be helpless. In fact, if the amount involved in your case is relatively large, it will exceed the scope of insurance compensation. Do you think that in this case, you need to hire a lawyer to fight for your rights and interests? ? But hiring a lawyer means spending money. How much does it generally cost to hire a lawyer? Let's learn about the relevant knowledge together.
1. Do you need to hire a lawyer for traffic accident litigation?
Whether to hire a lawyer generally depends on the following factors:
1. Is the case serious? Is the amount involved in the case large? If the answer is yes, you should hire a lawyer;
2. Is your legal knowledge solid? If the answer is yes, you should hire a lawyer;
3. Is your legal knowledge solid? If the case is serious and the amount involved is large, if the answer is yes, you should hire a lawyer.
3. Do you have time to deal with these specific issues? If not, you should hire a lawyer;
4. Your settlement fund is not generous because hiring a lawyer will cost legal fees. .
5. It depends on whether you are the at-fault party or the injured party. Generally, the at-fault party has an insurance company to participate in the lawsuit. If the injured party does not hire a lawyer, there will be great property losses, especially if the degree of injury is relatively large. Seriously, there is also the issue of the nature of the household registration.
But this does not mean that the at-fault party does not need a lawyer. Whether or not a lawyer is needed depends on the specific circumstances. But generally speaking, insurance company lawyers provide legal help to the insurance company, not to you; if you hire a lawyer, the lawyer will stand on your side to protect your rights and interests.
6. If it constitutes a traffic violation, you should hire a lawyer.
2. How much does it cost to hire a lawyer for a traffic accident?
Generally speaking, lawyer fees are charged in proportion to the amount of the subject matter involved and the complexity of the case, generally 5% of the required compensation amount. It will be charged around, but the details need to be decided through negotiation.
The following fee standards are for reference only:
(1) Acting as an agent in traffic accident civil compensation cases.
Under normal circumstances, the lawyer's agency fee is 3,000-5,000 yuan per case, and the transportation fee is 300-500 yuan. Special family circumstances may be adjusted as appropriate.
(2) Defense in criminal cases related to traffic accidents and representation in incidental civil litigation.
1. The fee for each criminal defense (including accompanying civil litigation agency) case is 3,000-10,000 yuan, and travel expenses are 300-500 yuan.
2. The litigation agent of the plaintiff in criminal incidental civil litigation charges 3,000-5,000 yuan per case, and travel expenses are 300-500 yuan.
The defense and agency fees for the above cases can be adjusted as appropriate for families with special circumstances.