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A California personal injury lawyer has a duty to counsel his clients regarding their legal rights. Unless he is a medical doctor, an attorney is not qualified to give you medical advice. It is not an attorney’s job to pick a treatment for you. That is your doctor’s job. If an attorney is trying to refer you to a physician, proceed with caution. Many times doctors and attorneys make agreements between one another to refer clients to each other.

Most catastrophic injury lawyers and doctors stay within their fields. There are some, however, who will make arrangements to refer clients, even if it is not in the best interests of their clients. As a personal injury victim, it is your right and responsibility to receive treatment for your injuries. It is important receive proper care for you and your family. If you believe you need to see a specialist, consult with your family doctor, not your personal injury lawyer.

The only time it is acceptable for your car accident attorney to refer you to a doctor is if you ask him to. Even still, we do not direct our clients to doctors because we believe the best person to guide your medical treatment is your family doctor. Your personal injury lawyer is supposed to have your best interests at heart. If he or she does not, it is time to find a new attorney.

If you would like more information regarding your personal injury case, you may request a free copy of “The Seven Fatal Mistakes That Can Wreck Your California Personal Injury Claim.” This book is valued at $14.99 and offered to accident victims at no cost.

BISNAR | CHASE has helped over 6,000 victims recover hundreds of millions of dollars. We offer free, no obligation consultations to all California accident victims. If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident contact the BISNAR | CHASE law firm by calling 800-561-4887 or visit our website.