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 typically create a settlement summary that details costs and expenses. You can also ask the other party to verify the settlement amount. In certain cases, like wrongful death settlements involving minors, a final statement may need to be filed with the court.
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