Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

If I have $40,000 out of pocket medical expenses in my case and settle between mediation and trial do the out of pocket medical expenses come off before lawyer fees?


Asked on 1/20/14, 5:24 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

No, they come from the net proceeds after attorney's fees and costs .

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Answered on 1/20/14, 5:29 am
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Read your Retainer Agreement. Probably not. Have the attorney try to reduce the liens.

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Answered on 1/31/14, 4:08 pm


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