Sec. 54-225. Voluntary program for lawyers for protection of persons injured in person or property by civil wrong.
Sec. 54-225. Voluntary program for lawyers for protection of persons injured
in person or property by civil wrong. There shall be a program for the protection of
persons injured in person or property by a civil wrong. Lawyers may voluntarily participate in such program. Under the program, a lawyer shall inform any person injured in
person or property by a civil wrong of his right to (1) bring an action to recover damages
for such injury within the time limited by law, (2) the competent assistance of counsel,
(3) notification of all court proceedings concerning his action, (4) full compensation for
his injury, and (5) a written list of the rights of civil victims and the agencies or programs
available to assist such victims. No lawyer who participates in such program or any law
firm with which he is associated may solicit, accept or agree to accept any compensation
from any such victim.
(P.A. 87-514, S. 2, 4.)