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Follow on Google News | Dallas Personal Injury Attorney Implements "Settlement Satisfaction Policy"How a personal injury lawyer is working to help his client get more money from their settlements.
In a typical personal injury case, the lawyer's contingency fee is based upon a percentage of the total amount collected. But medical expenses also come out of that amount. Sometimes, what is left for the client is a small fraction of the entire settlement while the attorney and doctors walk away with almost all the money. The client's net recovery can, however, be increased by the attorney negotiating the amount paid to the medical providers. However, if the client's net recovery is still less than the lawyer's fees, Mr. Slim will reduce his fees by an amount necessary to make the client's dollar figure higher than the attorney's. This way, the client can feel more comfortable that the attorney is recommending a settlement with the best interests of the client in mind. "However, there are some exceptions to this policy," says Robert Slim. " For example, I may not reduce my fees in cases where the client has given up on the case and forces me to accept a settlement against my advice." Website visitors are encouraged to read more about how contingency fees are calculated in a personal injury case and how Mr. Slim's Settlement Satisfaction Policy (http://www.rcslawfirm.com/ End
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