Legal Question in Workers Comp in New Jersey
Insurance Co. Not replying for a permanency exam
I was injured in March 2005, tore a bi-lateral inguinal hernia while lifting heavy objects. Filed a permanency exam. Got checked by my attorney's doctor within a few months. it has been over two years and the insurance co. has not responded for their permanency exam. My attorney offers no anwers and is giving the run-around. Is there a limitation to the time an insurance co. can take? Should I change my current representation? Please help
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Insurance Co. Not replying for a permanency exam
Unfortunately, often it takes several years for a workers comp case to resolve. However, your attorney shoud be able to give you some sense of what is going on and when the case is likely to come to resolution. If he does not, then that may be a reason to seek alternate counsel.
If he is unable to answer your questions or at least let you know why he cannot, then perhaps you want to change.
You can generally change at any time, if another lawyer is willing to take the case. Please feel free to call me and discuss your case if you are unable to resolve things wiht your present attorney.
Re: Insurance Co. Not replying for a permanency exam
I always get a little concerned when a lawyer dodges a client's phone calls, won't give any status on a case, and a long time has passed since any action has been taken on a case. I generally am able to settle workers compensation cases within two years of filing a claim, and it appears that your case has been going on for over two years already. Regarding changing lawyers, that can be done at almost any time. I am an attorney who has handled very many cases similar to yours in various workers compensation courts throughout New Jersey in the past. I would like to discuss your case with you in more detail. Please contact me at your convenience. I never charge for simply talking to a person about their case. Thank you.
Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-
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