text: This article has been amended to reflect the remarks of the defense attorney.  This was tried because the parties were too far apart to settle the case.  What the Plaintiff's attorneys want everyone to know is that they will try the case unless they get an offer that they like.  The press release was intended to further disseminate that message; it doesn't matter what the verdict was.  It was left up to a jury to render a compromise decision which is rare today.
  
  Not a particularly great win  for the Plaintiff after paying 40% in fees to the attorneys and quite a bit in costs.  The money for medical bills probably goes to third parties but the attorneys get fees for collecting it back.  Without an adjustment, the attorneys could get more than the client.  The client shares in the $75,000 non-economic damages and the wage loss only.  From $75 take $30 leaving $45.  Now take off at least $5 in costs, probably more like $10.  That plus a little wage loss is what the injured party gets.