Can my lawyer settle out of court with the at-fault driver’s insurer without me knowing about it?
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Can my lawyer settle out of court with the at-fault driver’s insurer without me knowing about it?
Asked on September 13, 2013 under Accident Law, Texas
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Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Check your fee agreement. Most attorney fee agreements state that the attorney can not settle the case with the client's consent to the settlement.
Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Check your fee agreement. Most attorney fee agreements state that the attorney can not settle the case with the client's consent to the settlement.
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