Joshua suffered a serious knee injury at work after a machine he was using malfunctioned.Joshua plans to sue for compensation from Milch Enterprises,the company that built that machine.Joshua's attorney wants a percentage of the compensation if it is proven that Milch Enterprises' negligence caused the accident.Which of the following types of legal fee would Joshua be paying to his attorney?
A) Retainers
B) Hourly fees
C) Flat fees
D) Contingency fees

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Contingency fees are a type of legal fee where the attorney only gets paid if they win the case and receive compensation for the client. The attorney's payment is typically a percentage of the compensation received. In this scenario, Joshua's attorney wants a percentage of the compensation, which indicates a contingency fee arrangement.

Joshua Suffered a Serious Knee Injury at Work After a Machine