Chad Devin Points’s Answers

You should not settle without speaking with an attorney first. At the very minimum do some research on your own. There are several law firm websites that offer free information via faq's, free books and the like. You can of course find information here on Avvo. Look into finding a workers' compensation attorney and/or a personal injury attorney. Most will give you a free consultation. It appears your mother is seriously hurt. Sorry to hear that and I wish you both the best.

I am going to assume for purposes of this answer you were involved in a car accident. In Texas, contingency fee contracts generally run from thirty three percent to forty percent of the gross recovery. This should be clearly spelled out in the contract you signed with your lawyer so start by taking a look at your contract. If you do not have a copy, request one from your lawyer. If you still have questions give he/she a call and get the answers to your questions. I hope your treatment goes well...