Lawyer Settlement Handling Concerns

Summary

If you are concerned about how your lawyer handled your personal injury settlement in Missouri, you have the right to understand your settlement, be informed about the settlement process, and switch lawyers if unsatisfied. If you feel unjustly treated, consider filing a complaint with the Missouri Bar Association. Contact them at (573) 635-4128 or visit their website at www.Mobar.Org.

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I am concerned of how my lawyer has handled my settlement for pi case and just have some questions
Hello ****! It's important you feel comfortable with how your case is being handled. What specific concerns do you have about your personal injury settlement?
I was put under the impression that I'm my best interest my lost wages my milage and gas and my pain and suffering needed to be kept track of to be added into a demand package which would already include the medical bills since my wreck and i sent over to multiple paralegals one retired so i forwarded it to the present one she assured me she would let me view it and never did and then never responded to me when i inquired on it nor did my lawyer and now after my paralegal gave me legal advice that convinced me to sign the offer stating it was a good one i have found out that none of these things were even brought up in rn be
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. May I know which jurisdiction you're in? This would help me provide you with the most relevant legal information.
Henry county missouri is where my accident occurred
****, in Missouri, you have the right to:
- Understand your settlement
- Be informed about the settlement process
- Switch lawyers if unsatisfied
If you feel unjustly treated, consider filing a complaint with the Missouri Bar Association.
Missouri Bar Association
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Monroe St, Jefferson City, MO *
Website: www.mobar.org