What May Be Deducted From a Personal Injury Settlement?

A settlement amount is not necessarily the same as the amount the client ultimately receives.

Depending on the case, deductions may include:

• The attorney’s fee
• Authorized case expenses
• Medical bills
• Health-insurance reimbursement claims
• Medicare, Medicaid, or other valid liens or subrogation interests
• Other deductions authorized by the client or required by law

Before settlement proceeds are distributed, you should receive a written breakdown showing the recovery and all proposed deductions.

CPY Law will review that breakdown with you and answer your questions before the funds are distributed.