Meaning of ambulance chaser | Babel Free
Definitions
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An unethical attorney who solicits business at the scenes of accidents or in hospitals, in exchange for a percentage of the damages that will be recovered in the case. derogatory
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An attorney who engages in unethical behavior. broadly
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An unethical funeral director or person who engages in the unlicensed sale of services to those who do not yet require them in an attempt to increase business. derogatory
Examples
“You know nothing about the law. You're a used-car salesman, Daniel. You're an ambulance chaser with a rank. You're nothing. Live with that.”
“Republicans have tried to cast him as a millionaire ambulance chaser, the kind of man who forces doctors and businesses to pay ever higher liability-insurance costs.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.