Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida
Can I revoke and cancel the paper I signed with my current attorney giving them permission to settle my case for a certain amount? Am I obligated to take the settlement?
Asked on 8/28/16, 10:19 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Depends on what you signed and status of settlement. If you signed a general release and he gave to the other side, it is probably too late.
Answered on 8/29/16, 4:26 am
Jason Neufeld
Neufeld, Kleinberg & Pinkiert, PA, a personal-injury and elder law firm
If your attorney settled your case in reliance on the authority you provided in writing, it is likely too late. If your attorney has not settled your case yet, you can revoke the authority at any time. I would advise you to call your attorney to discuss this. Good luck to you.
Answered on 8/29/16, 7:05 am