Typically, since your attorney is working on a contingency basis, your law firm physically receives the check. Often, the attorney will have a trust account set up where the check is deposited and from that account your medical bills and expenses are paid, your lawyer takes their fee and you are given the remaining amount. Your attorney will go over all expenses, their fees, and what was paid out when you arrive at the office to receive your check. If there are charges which you dispute, the disputed charges will remain in the trust, and you will receive a check for the non-disputed amount.