text: Well, you have the right to fire your lawyer and retain any other counsel you wish.\n\nBut I'd bet that the retainer agreement you signed with your lawyer states that he is entitled to a percentage of your recovery even if you fire him.  That means that, while you're entitled to a different lawyer, you'll probably end up paying attorneys twice before taking your share.\n\nIt sounds to me as though your lawyer's opinions about the case are accurate and his actions are reasonable although I can't be sure.  Turning over your medical records is something you'll have to do in a lawsuit.  The amount you sue for is usually just a made up number with no relationship to anything.  (In my state, you don't even put an amount in the complaint anymore.)\n\nIt sounds like your real problem is one of communication.  You should have a good relationship with your lawyer and should be able to speak with him at length until you understand his advice.  If you don't trust your lawyer, something's wrong.  My advice is to call your lawyer and say just that:  I don't understand what you're doing and I don't trust you.  Ask him to sit with you and explain everything that is happening.  Then have a consultation with another personal injury lawyer to see if what you were told makes sense.\n\nIf your lawyer communicates with you appropriately, I'm sure you'll feel a lot better and the entire process will end up being much easier for you.