What are the limits on attorney fees paid by successful counsel in personal injury cases?

The court takes care, however, not to second-guess the maneuvers of successful counsel: "plaintiffs are to be compensated for attorney's fees incurred for services that contribute to the ultimate victory in the lawsuit. Thus, even if a specific claim fails, the time spent on that claim may be compensable, in full or in part, if it contributes to the success of other claims." Cabrales v. Cty. of L.A., 935 F.2d 1050, 1052 (9th Cir. 1991). "'By and large, the [district] court

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