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cab83_750 · 12-02-2014, 02:49 AM

I am sure you are already aware of this but, just in case....:

Lawyers get 1/3 on top. So if you get $99,000.00. They get $33,000.00.
Out of the $66,000.00, the lawyers then deduct their expenses (investigators, filing fees, court fees, interpreters, medical bills, etc.). My point is that most people think they "net" 66%---in reality, it ends up a LOT lower.

Also, note that 1/3 is "If the case does not go to trial". In most cases, the lawyer's cut for a court-case is over 40%.

Just letting you know so that you could negotiate if it's not too late. I am not trying to depress you.... I am actually just trying to prepare you for early negotiations and for what reality is. I have had many SUV rear-end collisions and I feel you.

Again, good luck with you.

"At the end of the day, be grateful that you are still living to be with your love ones!"

12-02-2014, 02:49 AM	#138 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	I am sure you are already aware of this but, just in case....: Lawyers get 1/3 on top. So if you get $99,000.00. They get $33,000.00. Out of the $66,000.00, the lawyers then deduct their expenses (investigators, filing fees, court fees, interpreters, medical bills, etc.). My point is that most people think they "net" 66%---in reality, it ends up a LOT lower. Also, note that 1/3 is "If the case does not go to trial". In most cases, the lawyer's cut for a court-case is over 40%. Just letting you know so that you could negotiate if it's not too late. I am not trying to depress you.... I am actually just trying to prepare you for early negotiations and for what reality is. I have had many SUV rear-end collisions and I feel you. Again, good luck with you. "At the end of the day, be grateful that you are still living to be with your love ones!" Last edited by cab83_750; 12-02-2014 at 03:02 AM.