My dad is saying that he might be going to jail because he doesn't have the money to cover the court fees. He's going to court for a case that's been going on for about 2 years. My dad got hurt in an accident where an elder woman hit him. And he got a lawyer cuz he wanted help getting his back better. The lawyer took care of my dad for a short time by sending him to chiropractors but they just hurt him more than he was already hurting. And after a while the lawyer said there was nothing more he could do for my dad cuz he was digging himself a huge debt or something and kept saying that my dad wasn't hurting cuz no body could find anything wrong with him. So we went forever without hearing a word from the lawyer so my dad decided to let go of the lawyer cuz he wasn't doing anything and was being a real "A" whole. All he did was scream at my dad a lot and say that he wasn't hurting basically the whole time my dad was with him. When it's so obvious that my dad is in pain. My dad isn't the type that would fake something like that. If he wasn't hurting then he'd be back at work right now. Me and my sis have to pay all my dad's bills and buy food for the house cuz my dad can't work in the condition he is in. And the lawyer is pressing charges against my dad for letting him go.

And my dad is suppose to find another lawyer but nobody wants to take his case because of how long it's been. My dad shouldn't have to go to jail. He didn't do anything wrong. I don't know what to do. I don't understand how people can be so cruel. I hope that sleazy lawyer goes straight to hell because he belongs in that hellish burning place. He's a demon. He was suppose to be helping my dad not pitting against him like that.

Oh my goodness... that's messed up. I'm so sorry your family is having to deal with that right now. ): You're absolutely right. No one would spend 2 years pursuing something like that, against all those odds, if it wasn't a real problem.

There are so many medical conditions where it's difficult to pinpoint the problem, getting told repeatedly that there's "nothing wrong" is devastating. I know from personal experience. I wish I could give you some advice for what to do at this point, but I'm not well versed on legal things, and AFAIK the court fee thing is what gets most people... they can know full well that he has no ability to pay those fees, but it won't always do any good. It's a modern day form of debtor's prison and it's so wrong and cruel.

And this is all happening because he decided to drop the lawyer in the first place, and the guy got mad?! Ridiculous!! I can't stand that!!! I can't say "I don't believe it," cause unfortunately I can believe it, but I'm still incredulous. That is so sad. You're right... that guy is a real asshole. Sounds like he was verbally abusive too. And since when does your dad not have the right to cease their professional relationship?? Ugh. What a messed up situation. ):

I guess this depends, since your family has already had such an awful experience with this lawyer... but maybe you can contact your local bar association and get a pro bono lawyer to take the case? It sure sounds like this other lawyer is seriously overstepping his bounds, maybe even legally. (And, as much as I personally love my visits to the chiropractor, the guy probably should have sent your dad to a doctor first, or physical therapy, or something. Even if they can't find anything "wrong," a doctor should at least be willing to corroborate that the back pain is indeed present and debilitating... although, that is an assumption that he hasn't already been to the doctor.) It's a bit of a long shot, but I just recently discovered that's a thing, so maybe? :/

Otherwise... you could always take to social media, if it's not too harrowing to bare your family's hardships that way. This lawyer is obviously a creep, so at the very least, other prospective clients would probably appreciate the warning about his behavior. Maybe other people have also dealt with him screwing them over, and have stories to exchange. Maybe posting about it and asking for help, drawing attention to the situation, etc. can bring in some unexpected advice or courses of action you could take that you didn't know were an option.

But it's hard to say. Regardless... I really feel for all of you. That's an incredibly scary and difficult position to be in, and I'm sure it feels hopeless, and you've all been working so hard to keep it together for the last couple of years through this. No one deserves that. I wish you all the best. <3

Edit: forgot to ping you, ... figured I would since this has gone a couple of days w/o a reply. Just wanted you to know someone heard you.