In A Personal Injury Lawsuit, The Defense Attorney's Duty Is To Their Client, Which Is NOT The Insurance Company!
Who does the insurance defense attorney represent? The at-fault person—not the insurance company, explains Pierce County, Washington attorney Spencer Freeman. Most people assume the insurer is the client, but the lawyer's legal duty runs to the other driver. That creates an odd tension, since the insurer, not the client, makes the litigation and settlement calls—and their interests don't always align.
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Answered by Spencer Freeman · Pierce County, WA
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Who does the insurance defense attorney represent?
The at-fault person, not the insurance company—the lawyer's legal duty runs to the other driver, even though most people assume the insurer is the client.
Who really drives the defense?
The insurer, not the client, makes the litigation and settlement calls, creating an odd tension since their interests don't always align with the person being defended.
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