Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida

I was in a car accident in December 2007, and just had a settlement between the 3 insurance companies involved and my lawyer. The actual settlement was handled by my lawyer who has never disclosed to me the terms of the settlement. I am not sure for how much money the settlement was for. My lawyer's secretary or case management is just telling me over the phone, and in a letter "CLOSING STATEMENT " that I must sign, the total settlement due to the client after all medical bills have been paid.

Do I have the right to ask for copies of the checks sent to my lawyer?

Do I also have a right to ask for a list of any unpaid balances from my care provided?

Please advise!


Asked on 5/21/10, 12:26 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Tami Diebel The Plaintiffs Law Firm

Yes, you have the right to ask for the total amount of settlement. You have a right to see everything. advise the lawyer's secretary that you will sign the closing statement as soon as you talk with the attorney and see how much everything settled for.

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Answered on 5/25/10, 10:33 am
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

An attorney cannot settle without a client's consent.

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Answered on 5/25/10, 12:19 pm
Michael Tobin Michael M. Tobin, P.A.

At the time you signed with your attorneys you were required to be given a "Statement of Clients Rights". Ask for one now if you don't have the original. It answers your questions. Yes you are entitled to know all the settlemnt facts and receive a statement of all costs and expenses.with proof of payment.

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Answered on 5/26/10, 10:56 am


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