[Babubhat]

They are not taking your case without a high likelihood of success. Don’t forget subrogation. Insurance company will want the cost of medical expenses repaid from your victory

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by rhood

A couple of questions about the huge awards he claims to get for his clients:
1. Are the awards taxable ?
2. What is Dan’s cut ?
Thanks

Better question is how much of “ Dan got me x dollars” is being paid to the doctor and for the hospital bills incurred in the injury treatment

[Stu from NYC]

Not to worry a new law firm is being formed Dewey Cheatum and Howe and they will gobble up the little guys

[Gator_Girl]

Attorneys should be compensated for doing all the paperwork, otherwise do it yourself.

[davem4616]

the only reason we need lawyers is because the other guy has one

when there's only one lawyer in a town, he barely makes a living

when there's two lawyers in a town, they both become wealthy

[C. C. Rider]

Originally Posted by rjm1cc

You might end up being taxed on the money you pay the attorney too. The answer to your question is not an easy one.

I would think that any money spent that is specifically tied to the production of income would be deductible from that total income. This doesn't include your ordinary living expenses like food, shelter, and clothing but should include expenses directly related to producing that income. Just my opinion.

[EviesGP]

Sadly, we live in a litigious state and society! And whatever you think of personal injury/civil litigation attorneys, you have no idea how powerful the ABA is?! They've been fighting Tort Reform for YEARS!!! And even judges(i.e. former attorneys, also members of The Bar) continually rule in favor of the attorneys, fighting the reform efforts. Sick! That's why our insurance rates are so high. Because the ambulance chasers always go after the insurance companies, vs individuals or small entities, etc. They know where the deep pockets are?!

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by davem4616

the only reason we need lawyers is because the other guy has one

when there's only one lawyer in a town, he barely makes a living

when there's two lawyers in a town, they both become wealthy

So true. Someday the ABA will allow the one town attorney to take both sides.

[Villages Kahuna]

But Dan looks like such a nice young man.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Villages Kahuna

But Dan looks like such a nice young man.

His mom thinks so

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

His mom thinks so

She has to. She doesn't want to get sued.