Who pays for a lawyer in a personal injury case?

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This is a very important topic. First and foremost, many of our clients find themselves in a difficult life situation due to illness or injury. It is therefore crucial for the injured party to have predictability when it comes to any costs in such a case. The simple answer to this question is that the responsible insurance company will cover legal expenses in this type of case. We always start by having a conversation with the injured party to assess whether the case is suitable or not. This is free of charge. We then contact the insurance company and ask them to confirm whether they will cover reasonable and necessary legal expenses. When we receive confirmation of this, the injured party has a clear indication of whether they will be covered for such expenses.