Monday, November 16, 2009

What does cash award hearing mean in a lawsuit?

My sister finally received a letter from her lawyer that a cash award meeting was to take place between her lawyer and the insurance company being sued. It stated about a possible offer being made etc. She fell and since is going to have her fourth surgery on her ankle. She is bad shape finanacially and health wise.

What does cash award hearing mean in a lawsuit?
A cash award hearing is where the parties will get together, then the party responsible will make a settlement offer to the other party (your sister) and if your sister accepts the offer it will be submitted for approval by a judge (at least in CA, and this is really only a formality). Then the check will be sent to the lawyer, who will take out his fees and give your sister the remaining amount.





Hope that helps.


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