Local 4 Defenders recently called on veteran personal injury attorney David Femminineo for his expert opinion regarding the latest disturbing trend in the Metro Detroit area – cappers.

As if car accident victims are not already vulnerable, hurting, and scared, they are now being targeted by individuals who work for less-than-reputable attorneys and attempt to lock in an auto accident victim with a lawyer. These complete strangers – called cappers, runners, or steerers – are contacting Michigan auto accident victims and offering them payment in exchange for their loyalty to one attorney. (more…)