A: Most lawyers who focus their practice on injury cases agree to pay the expenses of fighting the case because most injured people can’t afford to pay these expenses. These expenses become part of your claim against ICBC for damages and “costs.” Most lawyers charge interest on these expenses. Interest rates vary greatly. Some lawyers charge interest of 15%, 18% per annum, or even more. Ask yourself if this is reasonable, considering the low cost of borrowing money today and the very high likelihood that the lawyer will be repaid when your case resolves if you are not at fault.