ambulance chaser
The term "ambulance chaser" is a derogatory slang used to describe unethical lawyers who aggressively seek out accident victims to offer their services.
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Definition
C1Legal
(derogatory, informal)A lawyer who aggressively seeks out accident victims to offer legal services, often seen as exploiting their situation for personal gain.
Example
- The attorney was labeled an ambulance chaser for approaching accident victims in the hospital.
C1General
(derogatory, informal)A person who profits from the misfortune of others by offering unsolicited services to those in vulnerable situations.
Example
- Many consider him an ambulance chaser because he targets people who have just experienced a tragedy.