ambulance chaser

noun

Meaning

A lawyer who aggressively seeks out accident victims to persuade them to sue for damages, often considered unethical.

Examples

  • The firm was notorious for being a group of ambulance chasers who scouted police reports for new clients.
  • He refused to hire the lawyer, calling him an ambulance chaser who only cared about his own commission.

Synonyms: lawyer, litigator, shyster, pettifogger