California  |  Workers Comp

I do not know enough of the details to venture an opinion as to his motives. If he is suggesting that you settle just the accepted arm injury and then try to get compensation for the back injuries, that may be a reasonable strategy. If all problems were rated together, the disability for the arm would be included with the back restrictions and in essence you would get nothing for the arm injury. Treating them separately you might be able to avoid some of the overlap.

You need to sit down with the attorney [best if can bring you spouse in or someother person who can hear what the attorney says without as much emotional involvment as you have] and discuss in details why he wants to do what and what the beneifts are for you, what other options exist, etc.

there is no cost to you if you decide to seek another attorney. And Mr. Shers has some good advice.