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