The normal and customary fee is for an attorney to receive one-third of the sum recovered on behalf of the client.

For your own personal injury case, in defense of a lawsuit, or something else______________________?

Is your mother alive? She is the victim, you are the name. Ask you lawyer..................................

The only one to be addressing this inquiry would be your experienced and qualified personal injury attorney.

Your post has not demonstrated a sufficient reason to replace your current attorney. It appears that your lawyer is simply leveling with you. ...

Maybe. Depends upon many factors. Best to speak with qualified counsel asap (as there may also be short filing requirements) and get appropriate...

That is truly tragic. Hopefully, you and yours can get through this. Respectfully..................

Slight possibility of a case exists. However, more than likely there is a time bar and a legal bar. Do speak with counsel. Good luck.

Candidly, not sure if you should speak with a family, real estate, trust attorney(s). Good luck...........

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