Few months ago, I was involved in an accident. My car was struck & totalled and I was slightly injured but not seriously.
I found a lawyer in the Yellow Pages who agreed to take my case on contingency. He said "No fees, if we don't win."
He proceeded to set me up with a chiropractor for my injuries which did help with the pain.
Well, few months later, my lawyer decides to drop my case because the other party's insurance denied our claim.
Now the chiropractor sent me a bill for $ 2000!!!!!!!!!!!!. Am I responsible for this? I would never have gone if the lawyer hadn't told me to! I was injured but I didn't have the money to go and would not have if he hadn't told me to.
But I did sign a "Doctor's Lien"..... so am I stuck with this medical bill that I can't afford?????????
Answer by michr
did you read your payment agreement?
attorneys do NOT work for free..... contingency generally only applies to the attorney's "fees" and win-or-lose you are charged for all expenses....
why did you have an attorney?
were you insured?
if you were insured then your insurance should pay all your bills and then settle with the other drivers insurance carrier.......
how is the other drivers insurance fighting your claim?
are they questioning fault? what does the police report say, does the report stipulate who was at fault?
it would appear you were out to make a quick buck and are getting just what you deserve........
Answer by Judy
When he said "no fees" he was talking about HIS fee, not the chiropracter's. Yes you're responsible.
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