How Much are Lawyer Fees in Personal Injury Cases

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@lilliesofthevalley30
@lilliesofthevalley30 7 ай бұрын
i have a question I have a personal attorney who is charging me fee's on top of original 35% fee. The calculations that the attorney is charging me are down right horrible and unethical . i agreed to a ten thousand dollar settlement and lawyer wants to give me $1,455.00. So lawyer off the top charged me 35% and im bombarded with all the extra fee's i was unaware of that I was going to be charged. I do not agree with attorney taking almost whole amount. Is there anything I can do? Lawyer keep sending me emails for me to sign on her calculations or fee's for me to receive my check. i have not signed their breakdown of fee's.
@LawFull
@LawFull 7 ай бұрын
Morning - sorry for the delay responding. It's not uncommon for accident victims in small cases to end up with small checks at the end I'm afraid to say. What type of fees are they charging you? Are they for 'costs' expended on your case? Or are they paying off your medical bills etc. etc.?
@lauriemendoza4671
@lauriemendoza4671 2 жыл бұрын
How is payment determined if you change attorney's. In my case I changed attorney's. The second attorney settled the case. They have been holding some funds from my settlement in a Trust until the first attorney gives them an amount for her fees. I have been waiting 6 months to get this settled. Now the second attorney's staff has stopped taking my calls. What should I do?
@LawFull
@LawFull 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Laurie, this is a very state specific issue. Have you contacted your state bar association yet to ask for guidance? Might be a place to look for help.....
@lauriemendoza4671
@lauriemendoza4671 2 жыл бұрын
@@LawFull Thank you for the suggestion. I will definitely take your suggestion.
@carterstechnology8105
@carterstechnology8105 11 ай бұрын
HI! Curious, any update on what happened?@@lauriemendoza4671
@RobinTaylorMusic
@RobinTaylorMusic 3 жыл бұрын
What happens if you never get a copy of the retainer agreement?
@robicarm
@robicarm Жыл бұрын
What about taxes on the settlement, and should one consider a CPA?
@ClaraLuzVlogs
@ClaraLuzVlogs Жыл бұрын
If my attorney said their fees were not going to changes meaning go up to 40% unless the case went to trial, well the other party agreed to the amount we were asking for and then to my surprise the attorney told us right before completing the case that their fees went up due to “a lot” of investigation they had to perform 🤦🏻‍♀️ taking almost half of what was given to us.. can I sue that attorney for the charging us a higher fee once they knew we were getting a lot of money back?
@OperationEndGame
@OperationEndGame Жыл бұрын
Expert testimonies (medical experts, accident reconstruction expert, economic loss experts, etc.) at trial are very expensive…
@carterstechnology8105
@carterstechnology8105 11 ай бұрын
yes but those would be line items on "cost". an attorney shouldn't be able to arbitrarily change their fee percentage with out it clear in writing. They can be reported to the Bar Association. @@OperationEndGame
@JeffLifeInReview
@JeffLifeInReview 3 жыл бұрын
Very candid and transparent
@angelahill-hh3hh
@angelahill-hh3hh 8 ай бұрын
I was told my lien from Medicaid was one price. Then, after I settled wound up being a little more. When I received a letter from the attorney saying they received the lien and knew what it was. And I wound up having to cover the cost? It really upset me. Because she also told me out of her mouth that I only had to pay ten percent, which it was only eight thousand dollars and it wound up being double that.
@LawFull
@LawFull 7 ай бұрын
Hi - I'm not sure I entirely understand. Liens go up over time so I guess it wouldn't be that unusual for the amount of a lien to go up. Pending receipt of a final lien that is. So you were told a lien was 8k and it was 16k. That is a lousy situation and i'm sorry you're going through that.
@danmoua7686
@danmoua7686 3 жыл бұрын
Good Evening, I was in a Car Accident on June 16th, 2021. I have Personal Injury Attorney (obvisouly) that is 33 and 1/3 or 40% of my settlement. Does that mean they take money from my injury and suffering or Injury and Suffering w/ vechile? (My Attorney is only doing my medical and no further works with the vehicle)... Unfortunately, I did do the electrical but I will get that contract though (Imma try)... Also, I'm not at fault in the car accident.
@LawFull
@LawFull 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, I can only speak for myself - but we never take a fee on the property damage.... You should definitely ask to clarify with your attorney.
@Vdsg-22
@Vdsg-22 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, I have a question for you. Hope you can answer this for me. There is a part of my lawyer contract that says a % if we don’t institute a law suit and a % if instituted a law suit. How do I know if a lawyer instituted a law suit?
@LawFull
@LawFull 2 жыл бұрын
They should tell you or you could just ask
@MaxwellWells-m3f
@MaxwellWells-m3f Жыл бұрын
I been on a case for 3 years did discovery deposition and now just waiting on answers what to think ?
@LawFull
@LawFull Жыл бұрын
Morning - I've seen cases last much longer than that. It's hard to wait that long but it is what it is unfortunately.
@hasanpacha4979
@hasanpacha4979 2 жыл бұрын
Hello sir what do you think about Adelman J. Robert ? Thank you
@LawFull
@LawFull 2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Sorry - don't know him.
@almaalmazan2825
@almaalmazan2825 2 жыл бұрын
My dad has a lifetime settlement. He gets payments every month. It has been several years that the lawyer is getting their cut. When do the lawyers fee stop on a lifetime settlement?
@LawFull
@LawFull 2 жыл бұрын
Good morning. That is something you should check with the lawyer about. It all depends on what the agreement with the lawyer says. Otherwise, I couldn't really know the answer to this question. Sorry I can't be more helpful...
@deltaecho9584
@deltaecho9584 Жыл бұрын
Hello there, PlP: Do attorneys include PIP as part of their percentage take? I think my agreement specifies as, any & all recovery (something of sorts). I'll double check later. Seems PIP isn't something attorneys have to recover in a "No Failt" state. Thank you sir, for providing a valuable service 🙂
@LawFull
@LawFull Жыл бұрын
Hi, that's something you really need to check your retainer agreement to see what it says. I don't know much about how retainer agreements work re: PIP in no fault states. Sorry I can't be more helpful on this one.. Barry
@Choubodowlexnoel
@Choubodowlexnoel 9 ай бұрын
Hi, got into an accident , really bad , the police was there , the was a report , fault was determined since the other drive hit me from behind. But their insurance company says there was no accident and that it was staged l got that from the lawyer l hired
@omegachuck32
@omegachuck32 2 жыл бұрын
How do you feel about Trantolo and Trantolo
@LawFull
@LawFull 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have never heard of them. Sorry I can't be more helpful on this one.
@dukeandduke7117
@dukeandduke7117 3 жыл бұрын
Does the agreed-upon contingency fee cover past attorneys that may have a lien to the case?
@LawFull
@LawFull 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry but that would be a local / state issue - you need to ask your attorney about that.
@andytran8879
@andytran8879 2 жыл бұрын
Can I ask my fees was 40% with documents fees bring it up to %50 is my fees negotiable after the fact I know doc fees can be inflated
@LawFull
@LawFull 2 жыл бұрын
Hmm. Never been asked that before. I assume it depends on the lawyer. You can always try I guess. In the past, I think we only negotiated fees perhaps one time in all these years....
@AndThenSome71
@AndThenSome71 3 жыл бұрын
My wife and kids were recently in a car accident, which totalled the car (she was not at fault, other guy ran, a stop sign). Thank God, they all walked away just light bruises. The Attorney we're concidering, charges 35%. Would this be considered normal?
@LawFull
@LawFull 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Gil, yes that's ballpark what pi attorneys charge.....
@AndThenSome71
@AndThenSome71 3 жыл бұрын
@@LawFull Great, thank you.
@letsget100kbeforeaugust5
@letsget100kbeforeaugust5 2 жыл бұрын
Is this in California? I heard in California there is a limit to how much a personal injury lawyer can take
@LawFull
@LawFull 2 жыл бұрын
Hmm. I don't know CA law. I'm in IL. So I couldn't comment on that....
@ronynikke
@ronynikke 2 жыл бұрын
They charging me 33% plus 500 some for papers etc why is not include in the 33%?
@LawFull
@LawFull 2 жыл бұрын
Hi - costs were separate for us as well. So this doesn't sound out of the ordinary....
@ronynikke
@ronynikke 2 жыл бұрын
@@LawFull oh ok
@joycespringer2597
@joycespringer2597 3 жыл бұрын
Can an attorney take a third of re-embursed court cost?
@LawFull
@LawFull 3 жыл бұрын
Morning Joyce, can you clarify what you mean? Attorneys' fees are dictated locally and also by what you contract for in your retainer. So checking with a local attorney on this might be a better idea. Barry
@lucyarroyo6186
@lucyarroyo6186 2 жыл бұрын
I hired a personal attorney and I was surprised his 30% amounted to 50% in the end. He also hired a firm to test the limits of my injury given the damage would be permanent, So because the evaluation won the case I expected he’d pay half the fee given that’s what won the case from which he benefited and given he would end up with as much money as I. In the claim summary I noticed he included my PIP check and I didn’t think he was allowed those funds. I was also surprised that I would be paying my Medical Insurance given I didn’t cause the accident, and would I be able to deduct from that amount for the bills I had already paid? I’m summary The expenses I incurred were much higher than I anticipated and I wish that I had been told upfront and that might’ve made me feel better although I didn’t like the outcome
@LawFull
@LawFull 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lucy, happens all the time. Accident victims are surprised at how little they recover at the end of the day. I'm sorry you're going through this. But again, I've heard it a hundred times.
@jianruli3750
@jianruli3750 3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the info sir
@chikischakas
@chikischakas 3 жыл бұрын
Just finished my personal injury case it’s took about 5 year my gross income it’s 455k medical bill it’s about 134k and I’m only gettin 105k what you think ? I’m felling a got rip off , this is in California and it’s a 40% fees for attorney…..
@LawFull
@LawFull 3 жыл бұрын
It's hard for me to know and I'd hate to badmouth any attorneys. The #'s seem to line up. My personal policy, and this is just my personal policy, is I try not to take home more than my client. But I'm in the minority on this one. 5 years is a long time and I'm sure the firm put in quite a bit of work on the case. Tough call. I wish I could be more definitive in my answer.....
@chikischakas
@chikischakas 3 жыл бұрын
@@LawFull Thank you for you responding, remember that we have freedom of speech in the United States 🇺🇸 don’t be afraid of telling your opinion I’m not giving company and attorney names, but let’s be realistic it’s not a good deal for me here are the number gross settlement is 455k in a 1 million dlls insurance policy, medical bills 💵 is more than 400k but got negotiated to 134k, attorney fee is 204,750, I only borrow 4k from LL ADVANCES plus others cost of 16k I’m not sure what exactly means but I’m guessing is for all the expenses like hotel, transportation, and other legal fees but anyway I end up only getting 105k on my final settlement distribution they just waiting me for my signature, there are two problems #1 there are taking 45% and a just read the contract from 2016 and clearly says that if it’s goes to court of lawsuit is 45% but anything before court or lawsuit it’s only 40%, so is this attempt of scam for extra 22,750 ? Can a follow a lawsuit against them ? Or it’s legal trying to charge extra 5% , #2 since a was working for Uber and my vehicle was total lost 😞 it’s took about 2 months to get back to work and end up loosing lost of wages about 5k, so if legal to take attorneys fees from my lost of wages or only for pain and suffer ? because I’m assuming that 455k gross settlement they are including lost of wages I hope you be able to respond I just subscribed to you channel
@LawFull
@LawFull 3 жыл бұрын
@@chikischakas Hi, I don’t know whether it’s ‘legal’ or not regarding the extra 5%. But, if you signed a contract that says that, then it is probably ‘legal.’ But I’m in IL so I cannot comment specifically on other states’ laws or contracts exactly. As far as the lost wages, yes, we lump lost wages in the gross settlement when we’re determining the amount of attorneys’ fees too…..
@chikischakas
@chikischakas 3 жыл бұрын
@@LawFullmy case did not went to court and we did not follow a lawsuit and the contract says that it’s 40% if not settled at court or follow a lawsuit, but they are trying to charge me extra 5% in California a don’t think 🤔 it’s legal to do that
@LawFull
@LawFull 3 жыл бұрын
@@chikischakas Hmm. Well, I would definitely ask about that then. . . odd. Could be an oversight.....
@connerjorju9762
@connerjorju9762 3 жыл бұрын
What if i pay my 33% and my insurance offer me more ,do i have to pay them more
@LawFull
@LawFull 3 жыл бұрын
Generally yes.
@obombabeenlaid5101
@obombabeenlaid5101 3 жыл бұрын
It's a %
@abbeystreams4711
@abbeystreams4711 3 жыл бұрын
Pls I need help. I was t bone hard and a speeding driven running 🏃‍♂️ the red light. Taken to the hospital. Insurance company still trying to denial my claim and I have thr entire accident video. I need serious help cause of my medical bills
@LawFull
@LawFull 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, please email me at info@legalvlogger.com what city and state this occurred in. I may know someone who can help.
@ninobrown341
@ninobrown341 3 жыл бұрын
Can they ask for fees and then ask for Expenses????
@LawFull
@LawFull 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, we always get back fees and expenses.
@everythingbeautiful-xc9qt
@everythingbeautiful-xc9qt 5 ай бұрын
Mine just raised his to 50% when recovery came in and $2K in fees
@LawFull
@LawFull 4 ай бұрын
Morning - raised your fees without consulting with you??
@letsget100kbeforeaugust5
@letsget100kbeforeaugust5 2 жыл бұрын
I just settled my case out of court and it's taken 3 years
@LawFull
@LawFull 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, cases can take a very long time.... Glad you got yours resolved
@taylornorth3637
@taylornorth3637 3 жыл бұрын
How does lawyers collect their fees after a judgment has been awarded but the at fault has no money or assets?
@LawFull
@LawFull 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, generally speaking a personal injury attorney recovers only if there is a recovery. If there's no recovery there are no attorneys fees. That might vary depending on who you're working with. If you need a referral to an attorney and you suffered significant injury is let me know. I have a nationwide network of attorneys that I can refer you to.
@jasminemwilliams511
@jasminemwilliams511 2 жыл бұрын
Hello any contingency hit and run lawyers to recommend in Illinois? Thanks!
@tonykarata9398
@tonykarata9398 3 жыл бұрын
Can you as a lawyer collect interest on the money that you are owed .... when inaurace company keeps deminishing and dragging your claim ??? When its over the time limitations ..... when you as a lawyer needs to get paid at a point !!! And costumer aswell ....
@LawFull
@LawFull 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Tony, never have before. Though I know here in IL at least they just passed a new law about that. Perhaps check the laws of your state. That's all I can recommend..... Barry
@CopelandD
@CopelandD 3 жыл бұрын
@@LawFull can you make a video on the steps the lawyer goes through to settle a cause and if it’s denied how do they eventually get the insurance company to accept liability
@LawFull
@LawFull 3 жыл бұрын
@@CopelandD Hi, first part sounds good. Second part I kind of already did - see kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXWpZaSpmq-Dg7M
@carterstechnology8105
@carterstechnology8105 11 ай бұрын
where can i find (key wording etc.) if there is a law about interest on lawyers fees in California@@LawFull
@LawFull
@LawFull 11 ай бұрын
Morning - hmm. Perhaps call the state bar of CA??? They may be a good reference source for a question like this.....@@carterstechnology8105
@MeIsLuz
@MeIsLuz Жыл бұрын
I just settled an old case and received my draft for the settlement letter including all the medical bills and physicians bills and attorney fees I have a 7.5 year old case that I just settled on. When this car accident happened I hired a lawyer with the contingency fee of 33 1/3%. He tried to have me settle prematurely, I realized there was an additional lawyer listed on my contingency fee paperwork, so I contacted that attorney to ask her if she could take over my case, she agreed to. However we never resigned any other contingency paperwork. Now I’ve settled and in my draft settlement letter states her fee is 40% not including the out of pocket fees paid by the law firm of 30k. My question is which fee gets honored her 40% that I didn’t sign any contingency paperwork for or the 33 1/3% that was on the contingency paperwork that I filled out when I was referred to her ex partner (that used to be my primary lawyer before I ask my current lawyer to take over) it’s worth mentioning the previous attorney/ex partner of my current lawyer represented me for 6months. My current lawyer has represented me for the last 7.5 years
@LawFull
@LawFull Жыл бұрын
Good morning - to be honest - I really don't know. I believe this is a matter that would be better answered by your state's bar association. It's not something I have any knowledge of. I'm sorry I can't be more helpful on this one. Barry
@Clifton-f5m
@Clifton-f5m Ай бұрын
I got hit by dump truck and he was in the wrong I didn't know the difference I got a medical lawyer is a medical lawyer good
@LawFull
@LawFull Ай бұрын
Morning - I'm not exactly sure what you mean. By medical lawyer do you mean a personal injury lawyer? If yes, then it would seem to me that you're on the right track.
@JesusisMylord214
@JesusisMylord214 6 ай бұрын
I will never use an attorney again
@LawFull
@LawFull 6 ай бұрын
Wow. Sorry to hear that you had such a bad experience....
@TheJackpotQueen
@TheJackpotQueen 2 жыл бұрын
I was told a 3rd but he took same amount he made me agree to accept
@LawFull
@LawFull 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I've seen that many times. Often times the proceeds get divided 1/3 1/3 1/3 - divided between med providers, the law firm and the accident victim. So this is not necessarily out of the ordinary. But I can't comment specifically on your situation....
@tytraulich4987
@tytraulich4987 2 жыл бұрын
This isn’t correct at all. Personal injury can fall under contract law. I was injured for something I did not consent to -I was injured as a DIRECt result. My retainer in America is 50,000 to almost 100k.
@ronynikke
@ronynikke 2 жыл бұрын
They charging me 33% plus 500 some for papers etc why is not include in the 33%?
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