Car wreck three years ago, sucky lawyer..need help?

three years ago, my two sisters, a cousin and i had gotten in a car wreck on july 4th. this year we were told that we would get the money of only an amount of 1500 each. truely was not our fault it was theres. they totaled the car, and damaged our bodies. we all had to go see a chiroprator. it is now september..shouldnt we already have our money? of more for what she did to us? does someone out there know any lawyers who will wait on getting the money when the case is closed..that way they can get there full amout of money they are to be paid and get there job done? someone please help!