Q: If I was awarded a 150,000 settlement to which I was 25% at fault and have 25% attorney fees. What is the payable amount
No other costs incurred, state of Oregon
A: Hard to say, as you may have your terminology confused. If you settled for $150k, then you settled for that amount which reflects any discount (or should). If you got a jury verdict for $150k, with a 25% reduction then the award is $112,500, and your attorney would take 25% of that, which is $28,125.
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A: Why aren't you asking your attorney? Big question is are there medical/Medicare/Medical Assistance liens, ERISA liens.
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