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How do I confront my lawyer who has lied.
Asked on Nov 12th, 2013 on Workers Compensation - Pennsylvania
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My Workers comp lawyer is pushing for a settlement. I was recently informed by my doctors that my lawyer has never requested any of my medical history. How can he represent my best interests if he has never reviewed my medical records and make a compelling argument in my behalf? In the past he has told me he has all of my records.
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You need to request a sit-down meeting with your attorney before jumping to any conclusions. He may be lying, but he also may have obtained your records from sources other than the doctors directly (or perhaps your doctors were mistaken). If your case is in litigation, he could have obtained them from opposing counsel to save money.
Regardless, trust is the most important thing between a lawyer and his client. You need to trust your lawyer if you are going to take his advice on something as substantial as how to proceed in a workers' compensation claim. Call your lawyer and arrange a face-to-face meeting to go over your concerns.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2013 at 4:33 PM