Legal Question in Personal Injury in New York

Hi -- I wrote to you once before. My case against the hospital has settled for $20,000. I agreed to this pittance but was shocked when my check came for only $5,700. There was a subrogation from my former employer who was self-insured. I am very angry at my lawyer for never discussing this with me either in phone calls or letters. My question is didn't he violate Professional Codes of Conduct by not apprising me that my check would be affected by this? Thank you.


Asked on 12/04/13, 8:11 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Krigsfeld William Schwitzer & Associates, P.C.

I am not currently at the office. Can you please call me at 3pm. My number is 347 702 4133.

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Answered on 12/04/13, 8:16 am
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

You should have been advised before the case was settled. Did he try to reduce the amount of the lien?

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Answered on 12/04/13, 8:21 am
SHAHRIAR KASHANIAN LAW OFFICES OF SHAHRIAR KASHANIAN, ESQ.,

You should have definitely been apprised of the amount and purpose of the lien and your attorney should have received plenty notice of the existence of the lien prior to settlement of the action. Incompetence, pure and simple.

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Answered on 12/04/13, 8:57 am


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