Disabled Persons Law (Benefits and Rehabilitation) (Amendment – Limiting Attorney's Fees) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק הנכים (תגמולים ושיקום) (תיקון - הגבלת שכר טרחת עורך דין)
TL;DRA proposal to limit the fees of lawyers handling claims of IDF disabled veterans to a fixed amount and a proportion of the total benefits.
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What does the bill do?
The proposal adds a section to the Disabled Persons (Benefits and Rehabilitation) Law that limits the fee of a lawyer handling a disabled person's claim for benefits. The maximum fee will be up to NIS 5,000 for opening a case, or up to 8% of the total benefits to be received over five years, whichever is lower. If a disabled person paid a higher fee, they may sue for the return of the excess amount. The proposal applies to lawyers handling claims of IDF disabled veterans for recognition of their disability or for an increase in benefits.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Opposition 56 seats
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