Attorneys in personal injury and other tort lawsuits (see Chapter 6) frequently charge clients on a contingency-fee-basis; that is, a lawyer will agree to take on a client's case in return for, say, 30 percent of whatever damages are recovered.

What are some of the social benefits of the contingency fee system?

What are some of the costs to society of this system?

Do you believe the benefits outweigh the costs?