Florida Workers’ Comp Lawyer Explains Attorney Fees in Workers’ Compensation Cases

Summary

In this video, a Florida workers’ compensation lawyer addresses a common client concern regarding whether attorney fees are deducted from bi-weekly workers’ compensation checks. The speaker explains that while some law firms have checks sent to their office to deduct 10% before forwarding the balance, his firm does not engage in this practice. He argues that intercepting these checks delays payment to the client and deprives the client of funds needed for daily survival, which he believes is not worth the firm’s time, given the small amount involved. Viewers concerned about paying fees from their checks are encouraged to contact the firm for assistance.

FAQs

Q: Do I have to pay attorney’s fees from my workers’ compensation checks?

A: While some firms take 10% from a client’s workers’ compensation checks, this firm stated that it has never done so and does not intend to.

Q: How do other firms handle fee deductions from checks?

A: Other firms may have your checks sent directly to their office for deposit into their bank account. They then deduct 10% from the check and send you the remaining balance.

Q: Why does this firm choose not to take fees from the bi-weekly checks?

A: The firm believes that the process used by other firms slows down the client’s ability to receive their money every two weeks. Additionally, the firm feels the amount of money is too small to justify taking funds that clients need to survive on a day-to-day basis.

Q: What should I do if I want a lawyer who won’t take money from my checks?

A: you are looking for a firm that will not take money from your workers’ compensation checks, the speaker invites you to call them for help.

Q: What can clients do if they’re worried about paying fees from their workers’ comp checks?

A: Clients who are concerned about fees can call the firm, and the attorneys will explain how attorney’s fees work and why they will not take money from the client’s workers’ compensation checks.

Q: Does this firm deposit client checks into its own bank account?

A: No. Unlike some other firms that have clients’ checks sent to their office and deposited into their bank account, this firm does not follow that practice.

Q: How does having checks sent to another firm’s office affect payment timing?

A: Having the checks sent to another firm’s office can slow down the time it takes for clients to receive their money every two weeks.

Q: Is the amount typically deducted by other firms significant to this firm?

A: No. The firm states that the amount of money is so small that it is not worth taking funds that clients need to cover their day-to-day expenses.

Q: What percentage do some other firms take from workers’ comp checks?

A: Some firms take 10% from a client’s workers’ compensation checks. This firm says it has never followed that practice and does not intend to do so.

Transcription of the Video

“Many times our clients are receiving workers’ compensation checks every two weeks, and they ask us if they have to pay us fees, attorneys’ fees, uh, from their workers’ compensation checks. Some firms take 10% from the people’s uh uh their their workers’ compensation checks, but our firm has never done that, and we don’t intend on doing that. So if you’re worried about having to pay attorney’s fees on the workers’ comp checks, feel free to give us a call, and we’ll be happy to explain how attorney’s fees work and why we’re not going to take money from your checks. Often, other firms will have your checks sent to their office, deposit them into their bank account, take 10% out of your check, and then send you the balance. Well, the only thing we see with that is that it slows down the time it takes to get your money every two weeks. And the amount of money is so, uh, small that it’s not worth our time to take money you need to survive on a day-to-day basis. So, um if you’re looking for a firm that’s not going to take any money from your workers’ comp checks, we’ll be happy to uh help you in that regard”.