The majority of the lawyers that deal with workplace injury legal cases work on a contingency fee basis, which is where they obtain payment provided they are able to secure compensation for the client. This method enables an injured worker to be represented by a lawyer without the need to pay any initial fees. The construction accident lawyer generally gets a percentage of the overall settlement or court award that is negotiated prior to getting started. Clients should talk with their attorney about fees during a consultation to gain full insight into how fees are calculated, and avoid any unexpected expenses while the case is pending.