Legal Question in Personal Injury in Illinois

I have an attorney who took my case on a contingency bases. the problem is it has been a year, I had a pretty straightforward claim, I was at work, the building that my job leases space in had some third party contractors do some roof work, they released fumes into the building while making repairs I got very sick passed out, went to the hospital, vomitted, developed migraines, messed up my back, went to therapist 3 times a week for the back and was under care of neurologist for migraines, there was no surgery just therapy, we are at a year now, done with therapy back in December and still on migraine pills. There is nothing else the doctors can do. I am now getting the runaround from the attorney and his paralegal, they will not call me back, answer my emails etc. I would think that the case since there was no surgery is not going to net that much, but something!!!! I would think there would be some type of closure at this point?? Is he also obligated to tell me, he's not going to help me at this point and what recourse do I have?

Asked on 8/03/11, 7:37 pm

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Nima Taradji Taradji Law Offices

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There are no formulas about when a case should or should not settle. There are no straightforward cases. Dealing with insurance companies is nothing but complicated, tiresome, frustrating and time consuming. If you feel frustrated, think about how your attorney must feel since he is the one spending time, money and effort on your case without even getting paid.

What you need to do is to make an appointment with your attorney, write down your questions, and then go see him. Be nice, respectful and ask about the reasons why the case is taking the amount of time it has taken. Ask to see the file, see the work that has been done, ask followup questions, and make sure that your questions are answered and you have an understanding of your case and its status.

Don't assume that the insurance company is poised to pay you, but your attorney is refusing to get paid! Don't assume that because you have an attorney, the insurance company will automatically fall in line and do the right thing. Don't assume that it is all your attorney's fault...

I hope this helps-

Answered on 8/03/11, 8:04 pm

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