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What are Attorney Fees

Attorney fees are the costs incurred by the beneficiary in order to attain a settlement. Only those costs borne by the beneficiary should be entered.

Attorney Fees - the total amount charged by the attorney to take the case.

Attorney Expenses - the total amount of additional expenses (not including the Attorney Fees) charged by the attorney. Some guidelines to follow are:

Acceptable ExpensesNon-Acceptable Expenses

Expenses related to obtaining:
 

  • Medical records
  • Copies
  • Depositions
  • Testimonies
  • Faxes
  • Mailings
  • Phone calls
  • Travel expenses
  • Interest charges
  • Medical bills paid
  • Other liens

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