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Ambulance chasing, also known as barratry, is an American term which refers to a lawyer soliciting for clients at a disaster site. The term "ambulance chasing" comes from the stereotype of lawyers who follow ambulances to the emergency room to find clients.[1] "Ambulance chaser" is used as a derogatory term for a personal injury lawyer.[2]
- ^ Garner, Bryan A. (2011). Garner's Dictionary of Legal Usage (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-538420-8.
- ^ "Ambulance Chaser". The Free Dictionary. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
A lawyer who is eager to bring personal injury lawsuits.