Letter of protection?
You misunderstand. What the attorney is talking about is HIS fees. If you win, he gets his fees out of your winnings (and possibly his costs, too). If you lose, you don’t owe him anything. However, if you lose, you still owe the medical bills. All the letter of protection did was tell the health care provider that the attorney would hold out enough money to pay the health care provider out of any winnings. The letter of protection did NOT obligate the attorney to pay your medical expenses no matter what. ** Note: This is a general discussion of the subject matter of your question and not legal advice. Local laws or your particular situation may change the general rules. For a specific answer to your question you should consult legal counsel with whom you can discuss all the facts of your case. Answering this question does not indicate an attorney-client relationship.
