Cap on attorney fees for Camp Lejeune victims: ensuring higher compensation payouts.
This Act imposes strict limits on the fees attorneys can charge victims of the Camp Lejeune water contamination, ensuring that affected individuals receive a larger share of their compensation. The maximum fees are set at 12% for administrative claims and 17% for court judgments or settlements. The law also mandates transparency regarding legal fees and requires the Secretary of the Navy to issue a compensation schedule based on injuries.
Key points
Attorney Fee Limits: Lawyers are restricted to charging no more than 12% of the payment for administrative claims and 17% for court judgments or settlements.
Increased Victim Compensation: These fee caps protect victims from excessive legal costs, maximizing the amount of money they receive from their claims.
Penalties for Violations: Any attorney violating the fee limits faces a fine of up to $5,000.
Transparency and Reporting: All attorney fees must be disclosed, and the Attorney General must submit annual reports to Congress detailing total compensation paid and fees collected.
Compensation Schedule: The Secretary of the Navy must issue a compensation schedule within 180 days, specifying payment amounts based on the claimant's injuries.
Status:
Expired
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