Second Opinion in Workers Comp Case...

by Kent
(Gainsville, FL)

I was injured on the job in FL. Employed by a large "Big Box" employer who uses a third party administrator (TPA) for workers comp cases. I have not worked for over a year.

I have, personally, filed and received Social Security 100% disability. This TPA has pulled every stall and delay tactic to withhold Doctor prescribed treatments and medications. I first contacted and hired my attorney after being out of work for 6 months.

All my Dr Office notes and records pertaining to this case were obtained by me and turned over to my Attorney. I have kept my Attorney informed of every step involved in this process. His office has had to file 2 petitions with the State to obtain treatments.

Where I'm going with this is, I feel that I have handed this case to my Attorney with very little effort on his part.

Recently, there was a Mediation meeting with me, my attorney, and a local Attorney representing my employer, and of course a Private Mediator. My Employer wanted to settle my case for a very very low amount.

My attorney explained that I could not, according to the laws in FL as of 2003, expect much more than what they offered.

MY Question: I feel like my Lawyer and the Company Lawyer and the Mediator were part of the "Good Ole Boy Club" and were anxious for me to agree to this Ridiculous Amount of Settlement. I did not agree and so it continues...

Should I hire another Attorney to review the case and get a 2nd opinion and possibly fire my attorney and get a new one?

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ANSWER for "Second Opinion in Workers Comp Case...":

Kent:

The legal system can be frustrating at times.

Regretfully, we cannot provide any other comment. Because you are currently represented by counsel, the law considers any 3rd party intervention as Tortious Interference with an Attorney-Client relationship.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best of luck with your workers comp case.