Can my lawyer settle my injury case without my consent?
3725 views • Jul 26, 2017
Traditionally lawyers owe their clients a fiduciary duty and a duty of full disclosure, so this would likely not occur however, some attorney write this power in as a term of their fee agreement. If you find that your attorney has attempted to settle your case and you feel that the amount is insignificant or less than you should be awarded, since your attorney is your agent you may instruct him to return the funds and negotiate for a higher amount.
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