This is continued from previous question. I have had $186,000 in medical expense not including the hernia operation due to constipation. I am permanently disabled (can't run or do anything very physical) and my attorney is thinking that I should settle (out of court) for $50,000 (and I doubt that I'd get that). I have other expenses including loss of job as well as chiropractic and deep massage, etc. That total abourtt $25,000. Also, if we go to court, it's by jury trial in a county not known for giving much in injury cases. I've been contacted by another injury attorney who is probably much more qualified to handle the case. Any recommendation as to how this might be handled? Thank you!

If you signed a written contract with the other attorney, he IS representing you. If you go to the other attorney and sign a contract with his firm, then should the new attorney win (or settle) your case even without a trial you are still obligated to the old attorney for his fees.

Have the new attorney explain this to you as I've just given you a brief overview. And your present attorney has been representing you if he says you should settle for a certain amount of money (whether you agree on the amount or not). I know you don't think this is fair, but this is what attorney's contracts are all about in the end.