Legal Question in Workers Comp in New Jersey
Should I change Attorney
I was hurt at work 1/03 in a hospital. Needed spine surgery in 11/05 related to incident, but no longer worked for same company. My attorney doesn't return calls, I am doing all work (getting med. records from previous employer). After reading documents, it appears this could be med. malpractice. My attorney has changed to Real Estate law and does no work for me, but has already filed the case back in 11/03. It is going to trial, but for Worker's Comp. Dr's agree surgery may have been avoided if necessary testing was performed at time of injury, but Hospital is fighting it. What are my options? This is going to trial soon for Worker's Comp, but my attorney is now Realestate law and isn't paying attention to fine details of injuries and after care post injury. Would it be wise to change attorneys this late in the game, especially if the lawsuit could be going in a different direction?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Should I change Attorney
Certainly, if the case is not prepared properly you should change attorneys. The real questions are whether it has been prepared properly and whether the Court will permit it at this time.
There is also a question whether there is time to actaully imporve waht has been done so far.
As to the med mal aspect, you have two years generally from the malpractice to bring suit. Based upon your post, your time may have run or be dwindling. I strongly suggest that you speak to an attorney as soon as possible to make sure that you protect your rights.
Re: Should I change Attorney
It sounds as if you have a very serious case and that your current attorney may have abandoned you. In fact what you write makes it sound as if this case wasn't handled properly from the outset.I handle both workers compensation and medical malpractice cases. Although I cannot give you advice without first reviewing your medical and court records, based on your description this sounds like a case that needs to be handled properly by an attorney that does these type of cases. Filing a susbstitution of attorney form to change to a new attorney is a routine matter. Please contact me as soon as you can so I can discuss your case with you in more detail. I never charge for simply talking to a person about their case. Thank you.
Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-
www.njworkerscompensationlaw.com
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