Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

Re: Injury Case - Medical Expert Testimony

The retainer probably states that any expenses fronted will come out of the recovery but that you are still obligated in the first instance. Reread your retainer..do not rely on what you think it might say.

Good Luck

RRG

Re: Injury Case - Medical Expert Testimony

See the language of your specific retainer agreement to be certain.

Many, if not most, attorneys require the client to pay for disbursements when they exceed a particular dollar amount. However, if you recover, then the expenses are paid first, reimbursing you and the law firm for any amounts paid before splitting the recovery for fees and your share.

Fortunately, most injury cases in NY are bifurcated meaning you will try the liability issues first. If you win on that issue, settlement may be more likely and you may never reach the expert as a witness.