Meaning of ambulance chaser | Babel Free
Definitions
- 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.
- An attorney who engages in unethical behavior.
- 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.
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.
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