Word History and Origins Origin ofambulance chaser1 An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900 Discover More Idioms and Phrases An attorney who seeks to profit from someone's injury or accident; also, an inferior lawyer. For example,Karen refused to join any law firm that included ambulance chase...
NEW CURBS on aggressive advertising by "ambulance-chasing" lawyers and protection from prosecution for "good Samaritans" are being backed by the Government.The Independent (London, England)