QUESTION
can a lawyer insist on me settling and refuse to finish my case
Asked on Nov 28th, 2016 on Personal Injury - New Jersey
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My injury lawyer refuses to finish my case and want me to settle for 10,000 when I have permanent neck injuries, I had four neck surgeries. And he wont listen to the recorded statement which proves I an right. There is evidence of admit to a video which was said to be non existant
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You lawyer cannot force you to settle, however, the lawyer is probably suggesting settlement as more of a guarantee to get an award. If you dont settle and you go to trial, there is always uncertainty. The judge could rule in a way that you never expected, and you could get nothing. With a settlement neither side is "happy" but its a way to avoid the risk of trial in which you could loose.
Answered on Nov 29th, 2016 at 5:34 AM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship