2007-02-25 02:07:41 · 7 answers · asked by 63chvy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
An attorney will usually want to settle your case but should always keep you informed. Any offer of settlement that is made should always be discussed with the client. While the settlement negotiations usually take place without the client there, your attorney should discuss all options with you prior to entering negotiations. No matter how strong your case is, bringing to a jury is a roll of the dice. For example, in slip and fall cases in my area are hard to prove and a lot of times result in “defense verdicts” or 0$. For example, I recently negotiated a large settlement and recommended my client settle. He did not and we went to trial and the jury awarded nothing b/c the found the defendant not to be negligent. Another scenario arises when the costs of a trial outweigh the potential verdict. For example, if you are in an auto accident and suing someone with a $15,000 and they offer 10k to settle, you have to look at the fact that a trial may cost you 7k. You are better off taking the 10k b/c even if you get a 15k verdict from a jury, the costs of the trial eat away at what you recover. No matter the scenario, your attorney should ALWAYS discuss the options with you so that you are fully aware.
2007-02-25 03:05:21 · answer #1 · answered by Robert F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of them are obviously crooked. Our state attorney general held closed door sessions with a national company that lied and cheated people who got mortgages with them. Little was done and a lot of people lost their houses over this. She claimed that she didn't want to bankrupt them. (If she'd made them return the money, it wouldn't have bankrupted them). The really sad thing...she's now our governor!
2007-02-25 02:21:24 · answer #2 · answered by karenhar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your attorney does not consult you before agreeing to a settlement then they are guilty of malpractice and can face stiff penalties.
2007-02-25 02:15:58 · answer #3 · answered by meathookcook 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ow, with attorneys it's best to assume the worst.
2007-02-25 02:10:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Difficult to know as some are not sincere
2007-02-25 02:19:09 · answer #5 · answered by zuumcentre 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well...honestly, that's what many of 'em do.
2007-02-25 02:14:51 · answer #6 · answered by debergeracvat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can assure you they do in UK
2007-02-26 08:19:57 · answer #7 · answered by Professor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋