Is It Too Late to Change Lawyers After a Car Accident?
If you’re unhappy with your current attorney, you may be wondering: “Is it too late to switch lawyers?” The answer in Texas is clear: it is never too late to change attorneys. You have the right to fire your lawyer at any time, for any reason—or no reason at all.
What Happens When You Change Lawyers
While you can always switch attorneys, there are a few things to consider:
Attorney fees for work already done:
If your current attorney has done significant work on your case—like gathering evidence, reviewing medical records, or negotiating with insurance—they may be entitled to a portion of fees for their efforts.
If you only worked with your attorney briefly (a few days or weeks), and they haven’t substantially worked on your case, any fees are likely minimal or could be waived entirely.
New attorney considerations:
Some attorneys may hesitate to take over a case where another lawyer has done extensive work, because they may have to share fees with the previous attorney.
However, many personal injury lawyers are willing to take over cases, especially if the previous attorney hasn’t made significant progress.
Confidentiality and trust:
When consulting a new attorney, you can do so confidentially to see if they can take over and provide better representation.
The goal is to ensure you have the best attorney working for you, since you only have one chance to maximize your car accident claim.
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