The money side of an injury claim

Settlement money

Settlement money, explained

Where the money goes between the insurer’s check and your bank account — and what you can do about each deduction.

  1. CSettlement take-home calculatorStart here: enter your settlement, fee and liens to see what you keep.Open
  2. 1Car accident and injury lawyer fees: what they charge and what you keepContingency fees in dollars, fees on the gross vs. after costs, and the states that cap them.Read
  3. 2How long can a lawyer hold your settlement check?In progress
  4. 3Are personal injury settlements taxable?In progress
  5. 4Medical liens and Medicare: what you owe and how it’s reducedIn progress
  6. 5Can a settlement be reopened?In progress