2004 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1108

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures
Sponsored By:
Delegate Hammen
Entitled:
Medical Injury Recoveries - Attorney's Fees

Synopsis:

Prohibiting an attorney from contracting for or collecting a contingency fee in excess of specified limits for representing a person having a claim against a health care provider for damages due to a medical injury occurring on or after June 1, 2004; limiting the circumstances under which a division of fees may be made between a referring attorney and an attorney who contracts for or collects a contingency fee; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/13
First Reading Judiciary
2/23
Hearing 3/2 at 1:00 p.m.
3/27
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ATTORNEYS
DISCIPLINE
FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS -see also- specific health occupations
HOSPICES
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
TORTS -see also- LIBEL & SLANDER; MED MALP; WRONGFUL DEATH
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 3-2A-01 , 3-2A-07.1 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered