Plainitff's attorneys do not profit on every case they take--the lawyer pays all costs up front inhopes of coollect his percentage on a victory, so he does "put up his money as a cost of doing business"--when he loses a case or is unable to settle he loses.
sometimes in the representation of a...
Originally posted by MattTheSkywalker
Ironically, because these settlements cannot be used as evidence in subsequent suits (whereas a finding by a jury can be), the costs of litigation actually go UP with a settlement, because every future case has to be litigated separately...
just to agree and add--the system is designed thsi way on purpose in order to allow those wronged to address the injuries to them, even if it may be in part their own fault
good post prime
of course you can lose if you are broke--you just dont have any money to pay--hence the person suing loses as well--
hopefully there attorneys (if on contingent fee) realize this and wont waste time with the suit since 1/3 of nothing is still nothing
Women are crazy--how many of those suits actually win and does any insurance carrier cover florists for that occaision (might be worth it ins. companies if it is as rampant as you say)
loser wins only hurts the poor, most people that get sued can afford it, if you dont have the money to pay...