Wisconsin Lawyer
Vol. 80, No. 8, August 2007
Figure 1
Settlement Versus Trial |
| Settlement at Mediation |
|
Verdict at Trial |
|
| Gross Amount |
$30,000 |
|
Gross Amount |
$50,000 |
| Attorney's Fee |
$10,000 |
|
Attorney's Fee |
$16,666 |
| Costs1 |
$2,000 |
|
Costs |
$10,000 |
| Subrogated Party2 |
$5,000 |
|
Subrogated Party |
$15,000 |
| Net to Plaintiff |
$13,000 |
|
Net to Plaintiff |
$8,334 |
1Costs include medical records, police reports, depositions, witness fees, exhibits, and other miscellaneous expenses associated with prosecuting the case.
2Many subrogated liens are subject to the "made whole" doctrine and a reduced lien amount may be negotiated at settlement. If the case is taken to verdict, however, the entire subrogated lien must be paid.
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