If lawyers want a third of an injury case, approximately how much money do they want?

Question

I know most want a third of the settlement, but is there a particular/average amount they're looking for?

Answer 1

Yes.  A third.

If a case involves the loss of a car and the total judgment is $18,000, the attorney's portion would be $6,000.

If the case is complex and involves the client's loss of sight, the judgment may be $600,000, with the attorney's portion being $200,000.

Usually, the judgment will include the principle amount, plus court costs, plus attorney fees, plus interest.  

Example: A judgment for $50,000, plus $300 court costs, plus $4,800 attorney fees, plus 8% post-judgment interest.  It remains unpaid for a couple of years.  Finally, the attorney finds the defendant's assets and gets a writ executed, collecting $30,000.  He would take $10,000 and keep looking for other assets until the rest is paid or until he dies or tires of looking.

Answer 2

one lakh

Answer 3

Enough to make it worth their while to file, go to court, petition witnesses if necessary.