Is its legal for a lawyer to drop your case and give to another lawyers firm without you knowing?
Breanne N asked:
I have had the same lawyer for an accident case that was the other persons fault now for 4 years! I have went to a deposition and done everything with the same lawyer up until today! I just received a letter in the mail stating that another lawyer from a whole different firm has my case now! I have never heard of this lawyer and I’m just confused? Is this legal?! What is going on?
I have had the same lawyer for an accident case that was the other persons fault now for 4 years! I have went to a deposition and done everything with the same lawyer up until today! I just received a letter in the mail stating that another lawyer from a whole different firm has my case now! I have never heard of this lawyer and I’m just confused? Is this legal?! What is going on?
May 28th, 2009 at 12:22 am
Yes, it is legal for an attorney to turn your case over to another attorney. Usually, the reason for it is work overload or it could be a case where a more experienced attorney is necessary.
May 31st, 2009 at 3:36 am
You would have to look at the specific terms in your fee agreement.
May 31st, 2009 at 7:56 pm
I’m sorry to hear about your situation. I was injured once when a van backed over my foot at work. My company attempted to settle with me quickly because they knew it wasn’t my fault. I called a nearby injury lawyer in my city who provided me useful advice and I was able to get a decent settlement to cover my hosptial bills that weren’t covered by my primary insurance. I’d suggest you find a personal injury in your city. My injury lawyer was help me because they stand to make some money at the same time. Try calling a personal injury lawyer to see if they can help.
Sorry to hear about your situation.