ambulance chaser

n. Slang

1. A lawyer who actively seeks out accident victims to encourage them to sue for damages.

2. A lawyer who is eager to bring personal injury lawsuits.

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ambulance chaser

slang US a lawyer who seeks to encourage and profit from the lawsuits of accident victims

ambulance chasing n

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am′bulance chas`er

a lawyer who seeks accident victims as clients and encourages them to sue for damages.

[1895–1900, Amer.]

am′bulance chas`ing, n.

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Noun

ambulance chaser - an unethical lawyer who incites accident victims to sue

attorney, lawyer - a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

ambulance chaser

noun

Slang. A person who practices law:

attorney, counsel, counselor, lawyer.

Chiefly British: barrister.

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