Being involved in a legal proceeding for a personal injury accident is not a desirable situation. From paperwork to potential fees, the entire process means you will have a lot to consider, so a lack of knowledge on the part of your lawyer can be dangerous for your case. Many of the lawsuits filed are for the purpose of allowing the affected party to receive medical treatment that would otherwise be impossible to cover. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to hear stories of people who hire a personal injury lawyer and, at some point in the process, begin to believe that they are not being adequately represented.
The judicial system of the United States establishes that every citizen has the right to a fair judicial process, for which the State offers all persons facing charges, whether criminal or civil, the right to a lawyer. If, for whatever reason, a person finds that it is not feasible to work with the lawyer to that point hired, it is essential that they know that they have the right to fire them and hire a new one.
In many cases, the dismissal of a lawyer is caused by the lack of commitment that he shows with the case he represents, which generates a feeling of insecurity in the client. Some of the most common reasons a client fires their attorney include:
- The lawyer is not doing enough to win a case
- Not investing enough time or resources in the process
- Does not maintain constant and effective communication
It may also be that the client does not agree or feel comfortable with the way the lawyer is handling the situation, or simply does not trust (based on the lawyer’s behavior) the client enough to continue being represented. for this.
Before firing your current attorney, it is important to review the terms of your contract, especially as it relates to termination of services. Any contract with a lawyer must specify how to pay for services and the time spent on your case up to that point. Keeping yourself informed of this can help you make more efficient decisions, and even avoid making certain payments that are not covered by the contract.
