You can change your car accident lawyer at any time. A client always has the right to an attorney of their choice. If your current attorney is underperforming, you can hire a new one.

If you’ve been injured in an accident, contacting Mesa car accident attorneys like Gage Mathers can help. If you’re currently being represented by an attorney you feel is not helpful, our consultations are 100% risk-free. Talk to us today and see the difference being a client of Gage Mathers makes. 

In the meantime, here is some information on reasons to find a new attorney and how to make the switch as painless as possible. 

When to Seek New Lawyers

No lawyer is perfect. Plenty of great attorneys can fall short in areas they’re less familiar with. Cases that seem very clear at the outset can also become more complex than an attorney was prepared for, leaving some lawyers out of their depth. 

However, it should be obvious when a lawyer no longer has their head in the game. Unanswered emails and phone calls can leave you wondering what stage your case is in, or an attorney may be responsive but is undertaking a strategy that you disagree with. At the end of the day, your lawyer works for you. Even though it’s advisable to listen to your attorney, they are not always correct. 

If an attorney isn’t holding up their end of the bargain or hearing your concerns, it’s time to start looking elsewhere. 

Making the Transition

Don’t drop your legal representation until you’ve found a replacement. Set up some consultations with other attorneys. Explain your case and express your concerns about your current lawyer. 

Once you’ve found a new lawyer that aligns with your goals and view on the case, you can hire them. Next, you or your new attorney must notify the previous attorney of their termination and request they transfer the case files. 

Personal injury and car accident attorneys work on a contingency fee basis (meaning you only have to pay your lawyers if you win). However, if the original attorney has performed significant work on the case, they may want to be compensated for their time. 

Your new attorney can advise you on how to handle these delicate situations, and may come to an agreement with the other attorney to split the fee based on how much work each side contributes. Regardless, there should be little, if any, additional cost to the client from the award money. 

Working With the New Attorney

Expect your new attorney to ask lots of questions. While they have the case files, the previous attorney may or may not have kept detailed notes. The new attorney needs to fully assess the situation, which requires going over notes in detail. 

Additionally, if you have any information that your previous attorney dismissed as irrelevant, now is the time to discuss it. Provide any and all information you can to help the new lawyer get up to speed on your case. Explain what your previous lawyer did, as it may not all be written down. 

It’s important to know what to expect physically after a car accident. If you have new pains or have had recent doctor’s appointments, tell your new attorney about these updates. The more information they have, the better prepared they will be to handle your case. 

Reach out to Gage Mathers

At Gage Mathers, each of our clients is treated like family. We understand the pain you are feeling and the financial burden of dealing with endless medical bills. With our decades of experience at your side, you can get the financial justice you deserve. 

Reach out to us today for a free consultation and find out why Arizona accident victims have been choosing Gage Mathers for more than fifty years!

About the Author

Joseph D'Aguanno

Guided by the belief that being a highly skilled specialist in a narrow field is better than being ordinary in everything, Joseph “JD” D’Aguanno leads Arizona’s best personal injury law firm in Phoenix, AZ. Having extensive cross-training in pre-litigation negotiations and trial lawyer skills, with decades of experience, JD strives to provide clients with the most valuable legal services a personal injury lawyer can provide. Under his direction, Gage Mathers Law Group is an award-winning personal injury law firm providing aggressive representation to victims of a car accident, medical malpractice, dog bite, motorcycle accident, and other injurious events. Gage Mathers is trusted by thousands of lawyers and clients throughout the country because of their reputation for getting clients the maximum compensation they deserve.

Years of experience: Over 24 years
Bar number: 020421
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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