2006-08-21 09:20:59 · 7 answers · asked by carl z 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Well, if they could, they would have to be a jury!
2006-08-21 09:28:25 · answer #1 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can't. Nobody can say until either a negotiated settlement is reached (preferable) or a jury makes an award and all appeals are dispensed with.
They will often recommend an amount to sue for (probably as much for publicity reasons as any other) or recommend a suit for "unspecified damages" so as to not appear excessively greedy.
But until the fat lady sings, nobody can tell you what you're going to get.
2006-08-21 09:30:07 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never met one that would honestly do that.. they can give you an idea based on their experience, but they can't guarantee anything, you could get (and I have seen this happen) $1 in a wrongful death suit. Any good attorney would know that anything is possible!
If he's promising you big numbers? Ask another attorney, see what he or she says before you sign a retainer agreement.
2006-08-21 09:29:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Because until the court case is resolved, the amount is unknown.
In fact, it's unethical to make guarantees about recovery like that. At most, they can tell you what the average range might be, based on statistics.
2006-08-21 09:27:46 · answer #4 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who else would advise you? Most of the time the jury will
decide on money.
2006-08-21 09:28:40 · answer #5 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They could give you a broad range, say..........from 25-100K.
2006-08-21 09:29:12 · answer #6 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not ethically.
2006-08-21 10:14:44 · answer #7 · answered by kearneyconsulting 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋