Kathy Said:

New Contract? Probation?

We Answered:

Of course it's unfair dismissal.

The 'new probationary contract' is simply a ruse and of no legal effect.

You had 12 months or more service therefore you have employment protection. You have three months and not a single minute longer (quite literally) to bring your claim.

Nathaniel Said:

Should I fire or terminate my current accident attorney lawyer?

We Answered:

Often times the insurance company which covers the other
guy's interests can and will pay your own lawyer more to
lose your case for you than you can afford to pay your lawyer
to win it for you. Since your accident happened more than
two years ago and you have been through the medical
routine for back injury, most likely the insurance company
is presently having you video taped without you knowing it,
yes, if they can video tape you in a public place, it's legal
and since it's been this long, they obviously think it is paying
off for them.

Your lawyer is most likely holding off for them to build a strong case where you will lose and then let you take it through court where you will most likely draw a 'goose egg' they call it here, if you don't settle for around $ 6,100 for which your lawyer will take about 40% of. You can try to fire your attorney, but after two years, the attorney will claim you owe a lot of money to her, they get you one way or the other.
Note: You said she started the suit at 131 thousand dollars, so figure she has already agreed with the insurance company to around
fourty thousand to lose your case, all in secret
terms as far as you are concerned of course!
You lose in court, you get '0', goose egg.
You settle out of court, maybe $ 6100 less 40%
lawyer fee and deposition costs. So Good
luck Pal, life is a tough cookie!