We hired an attorney to settle a PI claim from an auto accident. He has/is doing a really crummy job. So bad that he didn't get the info. to the defendents attorney's in time for the depostions. They rescheduled because of it. We aren't happy w/ our attorney at all and don't know what to do at this point. Wondering about just getting the bills that weren't covered by our health insurance paid and being done with it. It's not worth the stress anymore.
2006-12-28 03:03:25 · 5 answers · asked by fiestyredhead 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Your options are (1) to remain with your attorney after asking for an explanation of his strategy and timeline; (2) hire another attorney to take the case over from your current attorney; or (3) fire the attorney and drop the case altogether. Technically you have the option of representing yourself, but this is not an advisable or wise solution. So, yes a personal injury lawsuit can be dropped. Note, if you hired your attorney on a contingency basis, he may be able to collect some of the proceeds. Evaluate whether you have realistic expectations of how long things take to progress in the legal system. What you mentioned so far doesn't seem egregious and depositions are rescheduled very frequently (almost as often as they are scheduled). I think a converstation with your current attorney may help you to make this decision. You can tell him you are thinking about going to another attorney.
2006-12-28 03:27:51 · answer #1 · answered by Tara P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always drop a personal injury claim but I am not sure that is enough reason to drop the case what you are giving here- don't stress so much about the case and just let your lawyer handle in - he knows that if he is proven incompetent you can sue him - and I am sure he doesn't want that.
Good Luck!!!
2006-12-28 03:23:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write a letter to the board that oversees ethics and laws concerning attorney responsibilty and behavior. That will get his goat.
2006-12-28 03:52:21 · answer #3 · answered by Lou 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. But you might be better off finding a better attorney and giving that slacker the heave-ho.
2006-12-28 03:16:22 · answer #4 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any civil suit can be dropped by a plaintiff. You can't stop a criminal prosecution once you've filed charges in most jurisdictions.
2006-12-28 03:09:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋