I had a car accident in 2003. I have had one lawyer represent me since then. The first offer for the case I received in January of 2004 for a certain amount. I consulted with him and he told me that he doesn't think that it is enough, so I rejected the offer. Two days ago I received a second offer and it is 1/3 of the amount of the first offer. I called to consult with him, to see what is going on and he told me that the witnesses didn't help us at all. They were our witnesses and not from the other party, so I do not see how they could have hurt us. Is it that he is not doing his job??? I do not know what to do. How much is it all the paperwork going to cost me if I wanted to hire a different lawyer??? Need help!!! I am meeting with my current lawyer tomorrow. THX
2006-06-12 13:38:54 · 9 answers · asked by SOMEONE OUT THERE 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In every location there is a place where you can find out if your chosen attorney is well regarded. 2003 is 3 years ago - a long time in normal fender-bender-land. Were you hurt? Are you looking for reimbursement of your medical expenses? Are you looking for $$$ to replace your vehicle? Are you looking to penalize the other driver for his/her mistake? Was the other driver intoxicated? Need more info here ...... but, I still believe 3 years is a long time for someone harmed in an automobile accident where no one was hurt to recover their loss.
2006-06-12 13:45:59 · answer #1 · answered by Manyfeather 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Well, you need to tell him that he needs to get something over the amount of the first offer. The bottom line is, were you satisfied with the first offer or not? If you were, you shouldn't have rejected it. Lawyers are horrible people in my opinion, they are greedy and unethical. All these people are out there winning all these lawsuits for monies that no one needs. I hate it, it is ruining our country. Everyone wants to get rich no matter what it costs whoever is paying. Even if it is insurance money, it costs me more to be insured by that company now. People are trying to put a price on people's lives and limbs, but no matter how much they have to pay it doesn't bring that person back or the lost limb. What needs to happen is a cap of $100,000 plus whatever lost wages for a year, and paying off all loans that person might have had. Possibly add on the person's salary to that for a few years, but that is about it.
Back to you, I suggest you see if you can get them to offer whatever you feel is fair, not a penny more.
2006-06-12 20:49:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the amount of injury that you sustained, and if your quailty of live will change over it. Give him a bit of time to see what he has in mind. You can alway check with another lawyer after you consult with him tomorrow
2006-06-12 20:42:56 · answer #3 · answered by bustyboots 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude theres obviously only 1 choice.get a chair and a rope and hang uyourself. youre clearly not going to get ne money. end it now before theres more pain. seriously i told my brother kill himself becuz of an accident and he did and hes fine now. do it pal.
2006-06-12 20:44:36 · answer #4 · answered by silverp0ny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them you mean business, with paul hogan, 1-800-win-win-1
2006-06-12 20:42:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a new Lawyer...
2006-06-12 20:41:29 · answer #6 · answered by skibumm0574 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-06-12 20:40:37 · answer #7 · answered by lickitysplit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would express my concerns to him and then make a decision
2006-06-12 20:42:52 · answer #8 · answered by icanansweryourquestions 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe
2006-06-12 20:41:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋