One of the most important questions to ask a lawyer is how much you will ultimately need to pay them. Most personal injury lawyers take cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that they do not get paid for the time they work on your case unless they successfully recover compensation on your behalf. Your lawyer is paid a percentage of the amount you recover. If this amount is zero, then the amount you pay is also zero.
You should also ask your lawyer about other costs and expenses you may be responsible for, such as copying costs, filing fees, payment for expert witnesses, and other litigation costs.