How much of the payout should a personal injury attorney get?
I had a car accident and my lawyer wants 33.3% of what the insurance company gives and she says that is how much she is supposed to be getting. Isn't that a liitle bit too much? I thought the limit was 30%.
The Law Firm of Reed & Mansfield
| Jonathan C. Reed
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas, NV
There is no percentage fee specified in Nevada Law for a personal injury car case. You probably signed a retainer agreement with your lawyer that provided for the 33.3% fee and this is a common fee percentage and some lawyers even charge more. I advertise on my website, www.accidentawardslasvegas.com, that I only charge a 25% fee for personal injury car accidents if you the client are not cited in the police report for a violation but the other side is. However, if you have already signed a contract providing for a 33,3% fee the contract is likely to be enforced.
Answer Applies to: Nevada
Replied: 9/12/2011
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Answer Applies to: Nevada
Replied: 9/12/2011
Disclaimer: The response above does not form an attorney-client relationship. This answer may or may not apply to you and should not be relied upon as legal advice. LawQA does not make any representation as to the expertise or qualifications of this attorney. This attorney may or may not be admitted to state bar of your state.
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