Legal Question in Administrative Law in California

Re: Car Accident

Don't try to do this yourself. Hire a new attorney and let him/her handle the former attorney. Your statute of limitation is two years from the date of the accident (i.e. actually it's the day before the two year anniversary). If you don't move quickly no one with proper insurance coverage will want to represent you. Also, the new attorney may recommend reporting the former attorney to the State Bar.

Make sure the new lawyer agrees that any share of his/her contingency fee will be split with the original attorney (i.e. if such a split is necessary).

Re: Car Accident

If you are not satisfied with your attorney, you can always substitute in a new attorney. I advise you to go meet with him before deciding on any action, although if he really isn't communicating, or isn't working on the case, that is valid reason to switch. For obvious reasons, I don't recommend you try doing this yourself, that's what attorneys are for, just as you initially decided. Keep in mind you have 2 years to file suit on any accident case. Feel free to contact me if you decide you want new counsel.

Re: Car Accident

I agree with the prior answers and would only add that, while your own insurance company won't represent you as a plaintiff, it should be informed of the incidents and may have advice for you.