Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

3rd party and wrokers compenstation settlement

1) paid settlement

2) 4 weeks later received third party /workers compenstion compromise and release forms to sign

3) Addendum to compromise and release added to release paperwork

4) addendum states to set aside a large sum of money for future medical need for medical or medicare. The future is another 25 years away.

5) I did not agree to addendum

Being pressured to sign paperwork or sued by defense attorney

attorney not explaining paperwork....

Thanks,

Confused legal client


Asked on 8/23/11, 11:10 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Philip Iadevaia Law Offices of Philip A. Iadevaia

The defense attorney better watch themselves if they're giving you information that affects your claim. Get yourself a WC attorney immediately to evaluate your case. Good luck.

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Answered on 8/23/11, 11:46 am
Anthony Telleria Telleria,Telleria,& Levy, LLP

It is unfortunate that your current attorney is unable to help you with your claim nevertheless I will provide as much information to you as possible. The defense CANNOT pressure you to sign a document without you consulting with you attorney. If you do not have a Workers' Compensation attorney our firm handles these type of cases. If your attorney is making decisions on your behalf without consulting with you that doesn't sound right. Your first step of action would be to consult with your attorney if they are unwilling to help contact our offices (626) 585 0017. Good luck!

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Answered on 8/30/11, 11:42 am


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