Editing Contingent fee (section)

====Hourly fees====

Even though it is possible, it is rare for individuals to fund their own personal injury claims by retaining a lawyer on an hourly basis. In some jurisdictions, if the client's claim is successful, the client will be able to recover attorney fees from the defendant. In jurisdictions that follow the [[American rule (attorney's fees)|American rule]] for attorney fees, even successful clients must normally bear the cost of their own legal fees.