Auto Accident Attorney Attorney-Client Relationship and Legal Ethics

Question 1

What type of fee arrangement do most auto accident attorneys use, where they only get paid if the client wins?

Accepted Answer

Contingency fee

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Hourly billing

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Flat fee retainer

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Subscription fee

Question 2

What is the typical contingency fee percentage an auto accident attorney charges in the United States?

Accepted Answer

33–40%

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5–10%

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15–20%

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50–60%

Question 3

Under attorney-client privilege, which of the following is protected from disclosure?

Accepted Answer

Confidential communications between the client and attorney made for legal advice

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Communications between the client and their treating physician

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Statements the client made to the other driver at the scene

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Photos taken by the client at the accident scene

Question 4

An auto accident attorney who represents two clients injured in the same accident may face which ethical problem?

Accepted Answer

A conflict of interest

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Unauthorized practice of law

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Fee splitting violations

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Barratry

Question 5

What is an attorney's duty of confidentiality in a personal injury case?

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The attorney must not disclose client information without authorization, with limited exceptions

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The attorney must share all case details with co-counsel automatically

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The attorney must report the accident to state authorities

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The attorney must disclose settlement amounts to the public

Question 6

When must an auto accident attorney obtain informed consent from a client before proceeding?

Accepted Answer

When making significant decisions that affect the client's rights, such as accepting a settlement offer

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Only when filing a lawsuit

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Only at the initial consultation

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Only when hiring expert witnesses

Question 7

What does the legal term 'scope of representation' define in an auto accident case?

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The specific legal matters and services the attorney has agreed to handle for the client

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The geographic area where the attorney can file suit

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The maximum damages the attorney will seek

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The number of expert witnesses the attorney will retain