Legal Question in Workers Comp in Florida
I have no confidence in my WC Lawyer
I had suspicions that my WC Lawyer's only interest in my case was the fee to be collected. This was further evidenced during a recent hearing as I listened to my lawyer tell my story with the wrong dates, facts, etc. To add to my distress I felt that he was not looking out for my best interests and was pushing for a settlement that left me holding the bag for costly future medical care, let alone loss of substantial earnings which drastically affected my spouses and my lifestyle.
I am an RN who was injured by a confused patient in a Florida hospital. The assault resulted in a torn rotator cuff, herniated cervical disk with cord compression resulting in parathesias and pain syndromes. I was injured in June 2006 and have since been unable to work,on high dose narcotics under the care of pain management. I have gotten the run around regarding aggressive treatment. I was terminated from my job in August 2007. Upon facing the foreclosure of my home, I chose to move to North Carolina to be closer to family and make an attempt to salvage my life.
I need an attorney who will work to look out for my rights and interests, and take on a case that I'm afaid may be damaged due to my currrent lawyer's ineptness.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: I have no confidence in my WC Lawyer
You are not married to any attorney. I suggest you contact another attorney in your area who does workers' compensation to obtain a second opinion and then make a decision as to whether you should obtain new counsel.
Good luck!
Re: I have no confidence in my WC Lawyer
You have every right to change lawyers. You need to find a Board Certified Workers' Compensation lawyer who has an office in the area where your accident took place. The Florida Bar website can assist. Good Luck.
Re: I have no confidence in my WC Lawyer
We always suggest trying to reconcile with your attorney via a scheduled appointment. They either respond to your concerns, or they do not. You can make your decision accordingly.
If there is no chance of reconciliation, I would suggest contacting a fellow WILG (Workplace Injury Litigation Group) member in Florida. This is a group of dedicated, private practice workers' compensation attorneys that represent only injured workers. They share information and strategy with each other nationwide. Google for their website and go from there.
I assume there are no NC connections that would make this a NC case? In any event, good luck!
Best regards,
S. Neal Camak
Lennon & Camak, PLLC
Raleigh, NC
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