Sure. There are times when big law firms over - promise and under - deliver to clients. For example, they might claim to have a high - success rate in a particular type of case but then fail miserably. Another story is that some firms have been known to treat smaller clients with less respect compared to big corporate clients. They may not respond promptly to the smaller clients' inquiries or needs.
One specific horror story is when a law firm misrepresents a client's case to the opposing side. This can happen due to a lack of proper communication within the firm or just a desire to seem more powerful. The client then ends up in a worse position than they started. Also, there are cases where clients are pressured into accepting settlements that are not in their best interests. The law firm might do this to quickly close the case and move on to more lucrative ones.
In some big law horror stories related to client relations, the law firm may lose important documents related to the client's case. This can be due to disorganization or negligence. The client then has to suffer the consequences, like having a weaker case in court. There are also instances where the law firm changes the legal team handling the client's case mid - way without proper communication. This can disrupt the client's confidence in the firm and the overall progress of the case.
Well, there's a story about someone who was trying to attract a new house using the law of attraction. They visualized it all the time. But then they ended up in a situation where they lost their current place to live due to unforeseen circumstances and had to live in a much smaller and less desirable place. It was a real horror story in terms of how the law of attraction backfired on them.
One 'big law horror story' could be the case where a junior lawyer was overworked to the point of burnout. They were given an impossible workload by a senior partner, expected to work long hours every day. As a result, they started making mistakes in important legal documents, which almost led to a major lawsuit against the firm due to negligence.
Another story involves a veteran. He was suffering from PTSD but was getting treatment and had no violent tendencies. However, a new neighbor who was anti - gun reported him under the red flag law. His firearms were confiscated, and he felt violated. It was a long process for him to prove that he was in control of his condition and that he was not a threat to anyone. He had to jump through a lot of hoops just to get his property and rights restored.
One client horror story I heard was about a client who constantly changed the project requirements at the last minute. The team had to redo a lot of work multiple times, which led to missed deadlines and a lot of frustration.
Sure. There was a case where a graphic designer completed a logo design according to the client's initial brief. But then the client claimed it was not what they wanted and refused to pay. The designer had evidence of all the communication and drafts but still had a hard time getting Upwork to side with them in the dispute. It was a long and tiring process.
Sure. Civilians often face the horror of being caught in crossfire. For example, there are cases where families were having a normal day at home when suddenly their houses were targeted. Women and children had no time to escape and got injured or even killed.
Sure. There were reports of sexual harassment at the event. Some women felt unsafe due to the rowdy and uncontrolled behavior of some of the male attendees. It was a very unpleasant situation for them.
Sure. There might be a case where a student got plagiarized by another student in a group project. The innocent student had to fight hard to prove their innocence, while the other student tried to shift the blame. It was a really unfair and stressful situation for the wronged student.
Sure. In New York City, in some parts of Brooklyn, artists moved into an area because it was cheap. They created a vibrant art scene. But then gentrification hit. The rents soared, and the artists were pushed out. The galleries and small art studios they had established had to close down as landlords preferred to rent to big - name retailers.
Sure. There was this one client who went to a so - called 'cheap' tattoo parlor. The equipment didn't seem clean. Later, the client had an infection that was really bad. It took weeks of treatment and left a scar where the tattoo was supposed to be.