Question

The contingency-fee system, which allows lawyers and their clients to agree that the lawyer will be paid only in the event of success, does not increase the number of medical malpractice lawsuits brought against doctors. As attorneys must cover the costs for their time and research, they want to be assured that any medical malpractice case they accept on a contingency-fee basis has substantial merit. Consequently, attorneys turn away many people who come to see them, for lack of a good case.The argument above is most vulnerable to criticism on the grounds that it fails toA. specify the criteria attorneys use to judge the merits of a medical malpractice caseB. consider whether, in the absence of a contingency-fee option, even people with meritorious cases are much less likely to initiate litigation if they believe they might incur large legal feesC. note whether, in successful medical malpractice lawsuits, the average monetary award after legal costs have been deducted is less under contingency-fee arrangements than otherwiseD. consider the effect of the contingency-fee system on the number of lawsuits sought for reasons other than medical malpracticeE. acknowledge the rising cost of medical malpractice insurance

Answer 1

Option b: Consider whether, in the absence of a contingency-fee option, even people with meritorious cases are much less likely to initiate litigation if they believe they might incur large legal fees

Step-by-step explanation:

Contract is known as a formal agreement between persons usually written or unwritten form that holds both party that are involved to do or not to do a certain thing. In legal terms, a valid contract requires an offer and an acceptance of that offer, and, in common law countries, due or full consideration is done.

Contingency Fee

Lawyer charges a percentage of what a client wins in the case. The client pays nothing but expenses if the case is lost. That is, a legal fee (30-40%) and expenses of the lawsuit are only collected if there is a successful outcome. If unsuccessful no fee or expenses are paid to the lawyer.

Major purpose of the contingency fee is create an open means or an access to the courts for all people that is not just the rich, even with their financial station.

Option b shows that the argument fails to consider how the amount of lawsuits brought might get impacted if the contingency-fee system is not used. This leads to the number of lawsuits that is brought against doctors will not increase that is, it is flawed.