Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

Basically, I had to have surgery that was approved by workman's comp because it was related to the loss of my finger. Two months after the surgery they decided not to pay for the surgery center because they said the surgery was not related, however they did pay the surgeon, physical therapy,medication etc... I contacted my attorney several times and after a few weeks he decided that workman's comp was not resposible for the payment ? My attorney ! I have since left several messages for this so called attorney to see what he is thinking but have yet to hear from him, Its been a month. What can i do? can i hold my attorney legally responsible for the financial impact this has had and will continue to have on me? can i find an attorney that is good and settle this case that has been ongoing for Ten years. i did have a good attorney before this one, but he retired...


Asked on 5/26/10, 7:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

Write your attorney that yoe need to see him within the next X days, stating why you do, what yo need to find out from him, and that he has not returned your calls. Point out that that you are fully aware that you can terminate his services and he and your new attorney will have to share whatever attorney fee award the WCAB gives, but that you will tell the Judge why your dropped him as counsel.

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Answered on 5/31/10, 7:19 am


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