Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

Hi, I got Into an accident a year ago and the lady was all at fault, she took full responsibility for it. I remember when I signed my lawyers contract It said a 35% Lawyer fee whatever. My lawyer called me today and told me the insurance company is going to $18,700 maximum to settle my case. If my medical bills were around $3,000-$5,000. Plus I pay my lawyers fee. My lawyer said the maximum amount I will get will be $6,200. Unless I want to do a Litigation which will raise his price to 50%. Is this normal Injury claim prices? Does the amount the insurance company pays cover the medical bills or does the insurance pay for the bills separately. I just want to understand how most Injury claim lawyers and cases work since this is my first one and I don't want to get ripped off from my lawyer. $6,200 just seems like a low amount for over a years waiting and everything I went through.


Asked on 6/24/14, 3:07 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Is this normal...?

Yes.

Why aren't you asking and getting explanation from your attorney as to how the costs will be handled. The attorney always gets his fee percentage from the gross. You pay the bills and litigationcosts from your share, and keep whatever is left over. The insurance company doesn't pay anything, except your settlement check.

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Answered on 6/25/14, 12:40 am


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