pastrychef
Junior Member
Florida
A friend of mine was injured while taking a self defense class three years ago. She slipped while "sparring" and broke her kneecap and has since accumulated many medical bills. She has retained an attorney on a contingency basis and he is now talking about how she will owe him fees and repayment of expenses (ie.. ordering medical records, etc.) if they do not receive a settlement.
I was under the impression that the object of contingency basis is that if there is no settlement, there is no money out of the plaintiff's pocket. Am I wrong in this thinking? Please give any advice you have.
Thank you!
Candace
A friend of mine was injured while taking a self defense class three years ago. She slipped while "sparring" and broke her kneecap and has since accumulated many medical bills. She has retained an attorney on a contingency basis and he is now talking about how she will owe him fees and repayment of expenses (ie.. ordering medical records, etc.) if they do not receive a settlement.
I was under the impression that the object of contingency basis is that if there is no settlement, there is no money out of the plaintiff's pocket. Am I wrong in this thinking? Please give any advice you have.
Thank you!
Candace