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  • Look first to the contingency agreement with your counsel. If hte wording doesn't specifically cover this issue, look for something that defines "recovery"...since I assume the atty gets a percentage of the "recovery". Usually attorneys get a percentage of the "gross" recovery, which sould include what you refer to as a waiver of lien rights. Don't worry about it because the lien was for benefits you already received. By waiving their lien rights you will recover twice for your medical bills (and possibly lost income) so if your attorney got you a double recovery, don't begrudge him a fee on that recovery.

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