Full question:
If your attorney makes a settlement on your behalf and he does not show you (or offer to show you) a copy of the settlement check and/or checks that he/she wrote to pay expenses out of the settlement money, is there another way to find out how much the case was settled for?
- Category: Civil Actions
- Subcategory: Settlements
- Date:
- State: Pennsylvania
Answer:
Attorneys will often prepare a settlement summary which includes an itemized list of costs and expenses. The other party may verify the settlement amount upon request. Depending on the type of case, such as a wrongful death case settled by guardians of a minor, a final statement may be required to be filed with the court.
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