Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida

personal injury case
I was involved in a accident Jan 3,2009 will mark 1 year. I have been through h*ll. I know all things can be worse and consider myself to be very lucky. Since then my life has changed dramatically. I got a lawyer that I was looking out for my best interest. The lawyers ''claim'' I gave them the ''ok'' to settle my claim,which I did not!! I was VERY displeased with the so called settlement,so I said I wanted to go to court. They made it seem like they just wanted me to sign and go. Thank goodness I read EVERYTHING by signing the release that would release the at fault party for EVERYTHING! I will NEVER be the same again. I started to do some research on my own and found out the at fault party parents may own a business. This accident has left me 13% permantley impaired and I'm able to collect disability. I can't believe that the sttlement was not even a third of what a would've made. There's so much I cannot do prior to this accident! I am still suffering from pain and just trying to do daily things I took for granted. I feel my lawyers did not fight at all. Pain and suffering alone is worth more than what they offered. I REFUSED to sign ANYTHING!! I was wondering can I hire another lawyer and can I sue in civil court? Please help!

Asked on 12/30/08, 8:36 pm

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Michael Tobin Michael M. Tobin, P.A.

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It is rare that anyone is "happy" with a settlement. You do need a second opinion from another lawyer to review the file and give you advice as to how to proceed. Read your "Statement of Client's Rights".

Answered on 1/02/09, 10:16 am

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Michael Tobin Michael M. Tobin, P.A.

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Michael Tobin Michael M. Tobin, P.A.

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Michael Tobin Michael M. Tobin, P.A.

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Lesly Longa Longa Law P.A.

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Did you accept a disbursement of the settlement? If not and you did not sign a release, you should contact your lawyers and tell them you would like to proceed to court. If they cannot help you, request a copy of your file and you can likely find another attorney who will review it for you and provide you legal advice as to how to proceed.

Answered on 12/31/08, 10:12 am

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