COST BITES 229: THE CORRECT WAY OF CALCULATING A SUCCESS FEE IN A PERSONAL INJURY CASE: THE SOLICITOR DOES NOT HAVE AN AUTOMATIC ENTITLEMENT TO 25% OF THE DAMAGES

The calculation of a “success fee” in a personal injury action is a subject that has been the subject of several cases over the years.  The issues were considered by District Judge Lumb in SJ (a minor suing by his mother…