Ambulance Chaser Definition
noun
A lawyer who actively seeks out accident victims to encourage them to sue for damages.
American Heritage
A lawyer who tries to gain clients by instigating accident victims to sue for damages.
Webster's New World
A lawyer who is eager to bring personal injury lawsuits.
American Heritage
(by extension) An attorney who engages in unethical behavior.
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Noun
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ambulance chaserPlural:
ambulance-chasersOrigin of Ambulance Chaser
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The origins of this phrase date from 1897, from newspaper articles about attorneys seeking clients through targeted mail solicitation. “Ambulance chasing" was one of the descriptive phrases employed by the media for this activity. It later became a derogatory term for direct advertising.
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