A trend of /r/askreddit.

Now I'm not hating on the subreddit as a whole, but I just don't understand why this is a pattern:

1. Redditor experiences major life issue, or his close relative/friend does.
2. Asks reddit for help
3. Reddit replies; most upvoted post always says "lawyer up."
4. OP finds massive relief.

Why is this even a thing? I just find it odd that a major part of asking reddit about anything is usually to ask for emotional confirmation that they can sue.