Q: If I am happy with what my job did for my injury do I need an attonery?
My job has paid for everything. I am 10 months into a broken ankle and I should recover 100% do I need a attonery?
A: it sounds as though you broke your ankle on the job and are questioning whether you need an attorney for workers compensation purposes. you have the right to seek an attorney if you choose to do so and if you do it needs to be a california lawyer who does worker's comp.. HOWEVER, it sounds as though your job is taking care of you. some people sometimes run to a lawyer without considring the big picture. in your case, you have a job, the people there apparently are being responsible toward you and you are or will be fine. everyone is different but i would not if it were me or for a loved one of mine. i often tell people to try and go through life without ever having to be the customer of a lawyer, doctor or policeman. unfortunately you already made the doctor's office. good luck!
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