Can my lawyer settle my personal injury case without my consent?

Can my lawyer settle my personal injury case without my consent?

Michael Ehline (Attorney at Law) gives expert video advice on: Is there a minimum personal injury settlement amount?; Are medical bills included in a bodily injury award?; Can I ask my lawyer for a copy of my settlement check? and more...

If you have an attorney who tries to settle your personal injury case without your consent, he is not only in violation of California law, he is in violation of his ethical duties as an attorney. Most other states have similar rules, but it's universally recognized, in all states, as far as I know, that no attorney can settle a case without the full involvement and consent of his client.