QUESTION
If I'm awarded $180,000 and I have $60,000 in doctor bills, do the attorneys take their % from $180,000 or the difference from what's left over?
Asked on Feb 13th, 2013 on Bankruptcy - North Carolina
5 ANSWERS
Kevin J. Connolly
The net recovery excludes the expenses of the lawsuit, not the doctor bills. It's different if you have workers' compensation or auto no-fault, but if you hav medical bills that are not covered by insurance, settling those bills is with your money. After the fees are paid.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2013 at 6:50 PM
They take their money off the top of the entire amount.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2013 at 10:59 PM
The amounts an attorney will receive to address legal fees, and the amount to address case costs, is normally set out in the representation agreement between counsel and the client. Any questions you have about your agreement with counsel are most appropriately addressed with your counsel directly.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2013 at 7:47 PM
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This depends on your contract, but the recovery is $180,000.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2013 at 7:46 PM
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It depends on the agreement with your attorney. In most cases, the percentage comes from the gross or nt his case $180,000.00. But you need to refer to your specific retainer agreement and contact your attorney and ask.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2013 at 7:46 PM