Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida

I heard about a law that either was passed or they were thinking about passing regarding the amount of money an atty can collect for a personal injury case. I was under the impression that the atty could not make more money (or receive more money) then their client. Example. personal injury case paid $250,000 - client got (so far) $50,000 - atty got $83,000 - and $117,000 is being held for bills. (over 100,000 before neg) If there is anything left client will get remaining amt but could be less then atty. I thought I read about or heard about a law passed where atty could not make more then client. This is a Florida Case .

Asked on 1/19/11, 1:01 pm

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

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There is no such law however, the attorney a. Should try to reduce the medical lien, b. Consider reducing his fee.

Answered on 1/27/11, 6:17 am

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