Legal Question in Legal Malpractice in Florida

Re: Legal definitions and case cites

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He or she must have filed the original complaint or else the case would not be at the stage of medical examinations. If you feel your attorney is not doing a good job, then you should find another. A personal injury can be terminated and a new one retained if you are dissatisfied. The original attorney will be entitled to compensation under the quantum meriut basis or for the value of the services provided. The new attorney will generally agree to compensate the first out of the proceeds of any monies recovered from the case.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Legal definitions and case cites

There are a number of good reasons to agree to a medical exam outside of your county and, in fact, a number of circumstances whgere a judge would order such an examination. I would not in the least think that agreeing to a medical exam as you described means he or she is working with the other side or that your lawyer is not doing a good job for you. Call and make an appointment with your lawyer to discuss this issue, as it is important for you to have confidence in him or her.