I just thought 45-50% was a little high. I was told that it is not a super strong case-could that be why??? Why would they take the case if they thought we wouldn't win??? My son was injured in a bicycle accident on a business property-spent 4 days in the hospital, fractured skull & over 200 stitches to his mouth & face, but because him & his friend brought the board they used to ramp off of to the property & they are saying that may hurt the case, that's the reason for the high contigency fee. Does that sound right or should I seek another attorney????
2007-08-28 16:34:34 · 11 answers · asked by cooserjen 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Hey BUBBLES...your an *** HOLE!!!!! I don't care if I get kicked off here for saying this-report me, I don't care!!! You heartless Son of a *****!!!!! My son was seriously injured & he's only 13!!! I hope like hell you don't have any kids & if you do, I pray that they never get hurt on anyones property doing something they knew they shouldn't be doing. Kids do silly things sometimes-that's why when you are a business owner you make sure your property is safe in all aspects=so stuff like this doesn't happen. So, before you rest your head tonight, think about my 13 year old son falling face first from 4ft high into dirt & gravel, ripping his nose almost off of his face, his mouth ripped open, forhead ripped open & his mom & dad looking at their son covered in blood, telling them he is sorry for wrecking his bike!!!!! You sick Son of a *****!!!!!!!!!
2007-08-28 17:37:41 · update #1
This makes no sense. The lawyer says you have an unusually tough case ( they all say that about every case in an effort to squeeze more money out of their clients).
But as someone pointed out, an attorney is not bound by any standards of practice and no moral code so can charge whatever they can hustle.
I'd look elsewhere.
2007-08-28 16:41:40 · answer #1 · answered by fredrick z 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If a lawyer thinks the case is not strong then they have to put more work into winning it; thus the justification for the higher rate. This should be discuss prior to them even taking your case because contingency fees are usually based on a percentage they would get at settlement, trail, and if the case goes to appeal. You do have the option of speaking with other attorney's to see if their fee is less.
Good Luck
2007-08-29 01:12:36 · answer #2 · answered by tlfluvsgwen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems a bit high. I think 33-40% is more like it. But -- maybe the applicable law does make this a very weak case. Also - how good are these guys? If you know they're good and have a solid reputation, sometimes that can cause the other side to give you a more favorable settlement.
2007-08-28 23:41:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
what do you think?
You can't sue someone for falling off a ramp (unsafe surface) YOU put up just because you were on their property.
That would be just the same as them setting a fire, jumping into it and then trying to sue them because it happened on their property.
It was THEIR FAULT.
They are charging that much because they know you will not win but if by some miracle you do they will get a lot of money.
Try ebay instead and look for some common sense on buy it now.
2007-08-28 23:40:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Seek another attorney. That is too high. 33% is normal for settlements out of court here where I live in California. 40% is for going to court.
2007-08-28 23:45:31 · answer #5 · answered by Richard_CA 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Call the state bar association and ask if there is a law about how much they can take for a contingency fee. Different states have different limits.
2007-08-28 23:38:17 · answer #6 · answered by Marlon M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was involved in a slip-and-fall accident. My attorney is charging 30% if it does not go to trial, and 40% if it does.
2007-08-28 23:39:32 · answer #7 · answered by madagascar82 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
30-35% is normal and the extra is for incidentals and the fine print items and the tiny asterisk fees in the contract.
2007-08-28 23:38:48 · answer #8 · answered by antswife 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, that is very high.
And in most states, it is also an ethical violation.
30% to 35% is typical, with 40% being a usual cap.
2007-08-28 23:37:55 · answer #9 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
35% is normal, but a lawyer can charge whatever you're willing to pay.
I would shop if I were you - unless this lawyer is known to be top-notch, in which case the fee might be justified.
2007-08-28 23:37:20 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋