By: chrissygrigor@gmail.com June 17, 2025

Can I Change My Car Accident Lawyer? When You Should—and How to Do It Right

You Have the Right to Switch Car Accident Lawyers?

If your lawyer isn’t communicating, missing deadlines, or pressuring you to settle, you can change lawyers. It’s your case. You deserve to feel confident and supported.

Sometimes clients don’t realize that hiring a lawyer doesn’t lock them in forever. You have full control over who represents you, and if things don’t feel right, it’s not too late to switch.

Signs It’s Time to Switch Your Car Accident Attorney

If you’re starting to question whether your current lawyer is the right fit, it’s worth paying attention to the warning signs. A strong attorney-client relationship is built on trust, communication, and mutual respect. When those things start to fade, your case — and peace of mind — can suffer.

You might consider switching lawyers if:

Your lawyer doesn’t return calls or emails. You deserve updates and clear communication. Long stretches of silence can leave you feeling anxious and uncertain about your case’s progress.
You feel ignored, confused, or kept in the dark. If your questions go unanswered or you’re unsure about what’s happening next, that’s a problem. You should always understand where your case stands.
You’re being rushed into a low settlement. A good lawyer should fight for the full value of your claim, not pressure you to settle quickly just to move on.
You’ve lost trust in your legal team. Once trust is gone, it’s hard to work together effectively. You need someone who genuinely advocates for your best interests.

Legal representation should feel like a partnership — not a burden. If you constantly feel dismissed, frustrated, or uncertain, it may be time to explore other options. The right attorney will communicate clearly, listen to your concerns, and make you feel supported every step of the way.

How Grigor Law Makes Switching Lawyers Easy

Switching doesn’t have to be stressful. Here’s how it works:

We offer a free, no-pressure consultation to evaluate your case.
If we move forward, we contact your previous lawyer and handle the entire transition.
You don’t pay double. The legal fee is shared between the firms if your case wins.

Our team moves quickly to ensure there’s no delay in your case. We pick up where they left off and push it forward with urgency and clarity.

Questions You Might Have About Switching Lawyers

Will switching delay my case? Not usually. In fact, it can help move things faster.
Is it legal to change lawyers? Absolutely. It’s your right.
What if my case is already in court? That’s fine. We’ve taken over many active cases.
Will my previous lawyer be upset? Maybe. But your future matters more than their feelings.

Call Grigor Law Injury & Car Accident Lawyers

You deserve a legal team that fights for you. If something feels off with your current lawyer, trust your gut.

Call (718) 249-7447 or contact our lawyers online for a free consultation, and get a second opinion or switch your representation. Grigor Law Injury & Car Accident Lawyers is ready to step in and take care of business—starting now. Our attorneys are here to help you every step of the way.