Can a lawyer put in an amount to an insurance adjustor to try and make a settlement for a personal injury case without first discussing it with the client?
He never even told us the amount, he just put in the offer. We were expecting it to be much higher but it is a very unique case hopefully he knows best. I thought before he put in the amount he should of at least contacted me and let me know what was going on which he never did.
Answer by Madan Ahluwalia
What do you mean by "put in an amount"?
If you mean offer or make a demand, then the answer is yes.
Answer by muriel12
An attorney cannot ethically make an offer or demand for settlement that a client has not approved. If your attorney is offering to settle your case or making a deal on your behalf, it has to be on terms that are agreeable to you.
With that said, if your attorney is telling you that something is a good offer or a good deal, it is probably in your best interest to believe it. The attorney should be familiar with insurance settlements and know what your claim is actually worth.
If your attorney accepted a settlement that you did not approve, you should report the attorney to the local bar association and file a grievance.
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