Asked in Workers' Compensation for Florida

Q: Why would workers comp atty take case, say he is going to file in 3days, then does not file PFB,leaves worker injured

Causing great hardship and delays for injured worker. The attorney did not contact carrier I had to did it myself then end up firing atty after 7 weeks. by now I have filed PFB myself. employer was under reporting. Should I write the atty to try to get an explanation as I should have that for the mediation?

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Mitchell Feldman
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Mitchell Feldman
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  • Workers' Compensation Lawyer
  • Tampa, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: If you are. It getting benefits you should be then a petition is needed. However the petition requires first contacting the insurance carrier and trying in good faith effort to resolve and may require medical records to support the petition

Maybe your attorney is waiting on any of the above or just got busy. Are you sure that your attorney promised he was filing the petition in 3 days no matter what?

I suggest you contact your attorney to discuss status. You are always free to find alternative counsel if not satisfied but I recommend you try to resolve first

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