Can I claim attorney consultation fees in damages if I sue for medical malpractice?
No, you cannot. The American rule is that attorneys' fees cannot be recovered unless permitted by statute or one of several very narrow exceptions.
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No, you cannot. The American rule is that attorneys' fees cannot be recovered unless permitted by statute or one of several very narrow exceptions.
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