auto accident injury lawsuit, slow attorney, can I get another?
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Yes you can.  \n\nBut before you fire him, why not consult with another attorney?  It may very well be that this delay is very average and another attorney might tell you that he/she cannot do anything faster than what your current attorney is doing.\n\nIf you do end up firing your old attorney, the new one you consulted with can help you in the transition.
159120
Absolutely. But, the law limits the amount of time you have to file your case. Different areas have different laws. I would suggest you ask an attorney.
523606
STOP! before retaining an attorney $$$, consider contacting the business and informing them of the incident and request the name of their ins. provider. Often they make reasonable offers. (in this case doc bill plus $1000)\n\nOnly if they refuse and your injuries/damages exceed your states max. small claims award by $1000 should you even consider discussing the matter with an attorney. \n\nUnless you were injured and treated professionally (have a bill) your case is weak. Damages for pain and suffering with this type of occurance will be aprox. $1000 unless you can prove the incident was the result of negligence or malice. \n\nIf you hire an attorney it is likely there won't be enough money left to pay the bill for your care.
1113256
Did you say that the guy who hit you owns a business?  Hmmmmmmmmm.   He was stupid to not have insurance.  But if his business is profitable, that's your insurance.  You can get a judgment against his business and garner his profits.\n\nThat having been said, you should do a couple of things.  First, take the guy up on his offer to pay for your expenses.  DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING FROM THIS GUY UNTIL YOU TALK TO A LAWYER.  In the meantime, let him help with your medical expenses.\n\nAnd then find a lawyer and sue his @ss.  \n\nI'm sure this is the exact wrong time to say this, but I'm saying it for everyone else's benefits -- this is a prime example of why you want your insurance affairs in order.  Keep your liability limits as high as you can afford.  In this case, you should have carried uninsured motorist coverage.  UM insurance is outrageously cheap and will usually only cost you on the order of about an extra $100 per year on your insurance, depending on the limits of your coverage.  In this case, you would have been insured and not in the mess.  As it is, this may take some creative and agressive negotiating to free you of this cr#p.  \n\nGet yourself an attorney right now.  Go to www.martindale.com for a listing of attorneys in your area.  I'm sure you can find one who will take this case on contingency.
1029183
Unfortunately, the law works very, very slowly.  Getting a lazy judge to respond or do his judge in a timely manner can be supremely frustrating.  Especially when you're dealing with children. \n\nThat having been said, nine months sounds like a little too long even for the laziest of judges.  Sounds to me like maybe your attorney is not being as diligent as you'd like.  Contact another local attorney and see what can be done.
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If you have collision coverage, use it and then your insurance company will pursue for subrogation.\n\nIf not, you can file a claim against the city for damages.  They have insurance for things like this, and usually look to pay it quickly.  You have to get together an estimate, a copy of the police report and file some paperwork quickly (there is usually a time limit, ranging from 30-90 days) depending on the jurisdiction.
148657
you should consult an attorney
22196
look in your local yellow pages under "lawyers" and look for one who specializes in personal injury cases.  usually their ads will mention car accidents.  call them up and ask for an initial consultation - this should be an hour's worth of discussion, for free - if a place won't give you a free consultation, go elsewhere.  if you live anywhere other than the sticks, there should be plenty who will give you a free consultation.
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i feel so bad for you, i am sorry. these things should not happen. i`am facing a case now about to call the lawyer and say settle, but i feel i`am getting screwed even before anything starts. car accident messed up back or tho claims arthritis my Dr. says nerve damage yet the or tho gives me nerve blocker medicine. well if i settle and arthritis is the issue i will gain very little monetarily. plus live with nerve damage the rest of life. but we need the money from settlement to help us out since i`am out of work.yes you can reopen a case if not by a different argument .
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As long as you keep your cool, things are probably gonna be okay.  Remember that the other attorney has to knock you off your track to fluster you for the jury.  From what you said your client was in the right, because the OTHER car had to yield.  As long as you remember that your client is right, think fast on your feet, and DO NOT under ANY circumstances loose your cool, you should be fine.  The first thing a jury sees when an attorney gets flustered is "maybe s/he doesn't believe in their clients innocence" and if you don't, why should they?  \n\nGood luck!  I loved my mock trials!
1141704
You can always have the attorney ask for a continuance to give him time to develop his case and for you to get some  help for yourself. It might help.
188178
Get A lawyer My Hubbie got caught up w&#92;his bro well the prosucuter told me he'd get  a year, I got a lawyer he only did the time it took to get him a court date do not plea to nothig that what he did now that stuff is always on his record .besides around here they r getting reall tough on d.v
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I hate to tell you this but hire an attorney.  I couldn't get the insurance company who was at fault in my wreck to admit responsibility.  The minute I called an attorney I had a rental car and my car was transferred to the collision center.  The exact thing happened to me.  Just hang in there.  I hope it wasn't Geico insurance.  \n\nDespite all the fees the attorney charged me they really helped get the ball rolling.  Good luck!
542316
There are plenty of personal injury lawyers in Victoria and Nanaimo.  Just make sure that you get a Statement of Claim issued before the limitation period is up.
1077432
If the accident was legit and as you have stated and you haven't made false statements or caused other mitigating circumstances that would have impeded the lawsuit then find another lawyer. There are many hungry lawyers out there that would be glad to pick up the case. Insurance companies for the most part will not pay out unless you retain a lawyer regardless of their legal and moral liability. \n\nWhat makes me question whether you have done something such as admitting fault, lying about the case or signing an agreement with the insurance company without first consulting your attorney is that most attorneys, no matter how successful or busy they are or how little the case may generate will rarely drop a case. Unless your lawyer was just a schmuck.\n\nAlso, you may wish to contact your local bar association. You may have a malpractice case against your lawyer if in fact he did cause you to incur debt and then abandoned your case without cause. There are a lot of bad layers out there.
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Hey Friend,\nI think you need a new lawyer or you need to talk plainly to the one you have.. Ask him these questions..I'm not a lawyer, but , an insurance  company insures a person for a certain amount..  ie.. my policy is a 1/3/1 policy 100,000 in liability 300,000 in bodily injury 100,000 in property damage. So as I understand it If I hit you and it's my fault then you could get a maximum of 300,000 in bodily injury.  My agent tells me that this is what I should have and that it is more than the state mandated minimum.  So it sounds like your injuries and damages exceed whatever your or the other persons insurance will cover. If it we're the other persons fault you could sue them for the amount over what their insurance will cover.  In your circumstance there is no one to sue. So look at your policy and whatever your limits of coverage are is what you can get.  NOW if the lawyer is on the pay of your insurance company you REALLY need a second opinion from someone not affiliated with your insurance company.  Good luck.\nKeith
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Assuming that the injuries were all caused by the accident and liability is firmly established in your favor -- then you're potentially looking at a million dollar plus verdict.\n\nHowever, there are so many factors that can affect this.  I won't go into them here because it takes at least one hour of attorney time to properly get all the information from you and then advise you of your rights.\n\nFind yourself a personal injury attorney.  Do it now.  You can find one at www.martindale.com for a listing of qualified attorneys in your area.