What should I do if my attorney closes my accident or injury case? We often get calls or email submissions from accident victims and families of wrongful death victims who were dropped by their prior attorney, and who believe they were hurt by someone else’s negligence. They want us to take their case. Lawyers drop cases for a variety of reasons, so don’t be discouraged if your lawyer drops your case. Reasons include: Lawyer is too busy to effectively handle all cases Lawyer