Legal Question in Workers Comp in Pennsylvania

i had a back injury at work 3 yrs and 3 months ago....im on light duty at work since then....i had to get a lawyer becasuse my job was giving me a hard time....i found a lawyer and on my first visit to him he had me sign a paper that he would receive 20% of any money i received from workmans comp which i dont have a problem with...my question is....im not happy with this guy and i dont feel he is doing anything to help me...comp offered me a settlement of only pennies....i couldnt live 6 months on the amount they offered me....im not looking to get rich and im only looking for what i am entitled to.....my problem is....can i look for another lawyer or do i have to keep this miserable one i have that does nothing for me.....im thinking since i signed that paper of the 20% i have to stick with him.....im working my regular hours at work {30 hrs a week} but i also collect $5.55 every two weeks from comp which my lawyer gets 20% of.......so do i have to stick with this guy or can i go find a new lawyer....i live in pa aand i am 55 yrs old....i get trigger point injections every 2 months to control the pain in my back and i go to physical therapy 3-4 times a week....i really need your help and it would be greatly appreciated


Asked on 10/06/10, 4:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard Senker Senker Law Office

You can fire your current lawyer and hire a new one any time you want. However, why accept a settlement? If you're getting a work comp check regularly now, maybe you're better off continuing to receive that regular check. Remember, nobody ever gets rich from work comp--it only pays for your wage loss and medical bills, but not pain and suffering.

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Answered on 10/11/10, 7:18 pm


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