Smilie, I found my lawyer through a friend so they began with a bit of trust, but I generally trust a new lawyer about as much as a new mechanic, doctor, etc. I expect if I give them “free reign” I’ll get a bill in the thousands, and if I direct the work in the hundreds.
E.g., I was bitten by a possible adult rattle snake. I circle the swollen area with a marker and observe it over time. Two hours later, I’m in cell range, and it hasn’t gotten bigger. A day later it’s only gotten smaller. On Google, a herpetologist suggests a tetanus shot if it’s shrinking. I schedule one for the next morning. A doctor calls and says first they want to assess it and also give me antivenin. The assessment would cost $360. I ask what they’d check. They say they want to see if it’s getting better. I say it has been and describe my marking and observations. I have time lapse photos. They said they’re not a snake expert so would still recommend antivenin to be safe. Cost? $Thousands$. I say I’ll take my chances. They say they didn’t want to give me a tetanus shot for it unless I see them for an assessment and we talk more about this. I say, okay, it sounds like you’re refusing me a tetanus booster. They say that’s not what they meant. They put in the order. They asked a nurse to take a quick look at the swelling. Cost $0. I know some people have Cadillac medical plans where they’d simply go in and get whatever done. I’m cost conscious.
