Leandre shares why he decided to change personal injury lawyers and explains that it is never too late to seek new legal representation if you have concerns about your current lawyer. He says his decision was driven by two main issues, a lack of communication and a belief that his original lawyer was not pursuing a settlement that would provide for his long-term financial needs.
Leandre explains that personal injury lawsuits can take years to resolve, making regular communication important. He wanted updates every month or every few months so he knew his case was still being actively worked on and remained a priority. He also felt the settlement amount his original lawyer appeared willing to accept would not make a lasting difference in his life or provide the financial support he and his family would need in the future.
After changing lawyers and retaining Roger Oatley, Leandre says the defence increased its settlement offer to four times the original amount within four weeks, before any substantive work had been completed on the file. He believes this demonstrated the confidence the defence had in his new legal representation. Looking back, Leandre says choosing the right personal injury lawyer allowed him to achieve a better outcome and a quality of life that exceeded his expectations.