Attorney workers comp how to tell if he is doing a good job?

Question

i had my case now for 5 months is it normal that my attorney only call me once, and sometimes he takes days or doesnt''return my calls when i have questions why is this or is he busy ? how to tell when your attorney doesnt work for you

Answer 1

Yep, that's normal.  An attorney on a WC claim usually slows down the claims process immensely.

Answer 2

Well you got to remember that the attorney has 30 other clients to deal with as well as appointments with doctors to interview and examine and court dates.  You claim is kind of new so some of the information might not be available yet.  However you are his client so make sure you call him to get an update.  But don't pester him/her to much or they might quit on you.

Answer 3

If you have questions or if you just what to know whats going on

put it in a letter that way you know he will get it. It best to put

every thing in writing. Now for him calling you if there is nothing going on with your case your part there is nothing to talk about.

when this happens its up to the insurance co. to make the next

move. Don't get in to a rush this part takes a little time.

The one thing you don't ever do is go get another lawyer

if you did you would have to pay both lawyers.

If they both charge 15% you would be losing 30%

out of what the insurance co. pays you. If your lawyer quits on

you then you don't have to pay him.

To find out more about how it works i suggest you

go to the library read how to file a workmans comp claim

this will help you get a better idea on how the system works