Gerald Oginski's Blog

Here's an article directly on point with lawyer behavior that is simply unacceptable. It describes lawyers actually soliciting injured victims and their families and encouraging them to sign up with a particular law firm following the train accident tragedy in California. Correctly, the California Bar has reminded attorneys that soliciting victims is unethical and improper. In New York, in a mass disaster, lawyers are prevented from contacting any victim or family member within 30 days of the accident. There are very few exceptions. Ask yourself this question: "Would you hire a painter because he knocks on your door, telling you he's trolling around the neighborhood and sees that your house is in need of new paint?"

"Would you hire a contractor who calls you out of the blue to say you need to renovate your kitchen?" How did he get your name? Simple, from his friend who is a refrigerator repair man, who called him to say that you could certainly use a new kitchen. What do you know about him? Have you checked his references? Why does he have to chase customers for business?

Read the article. It's an eye opener.


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