[tinman48]

I have a workers comp case with the state of Florida and am being represented by an attorney who specializes in the Florida Heart and Lung Bill fs 112.18. I had not heard from my attorney for about a year when out of the blue I get a letter stating he is withdrawing from the case and has filed papers with the judge of workers compensation claims. He cited distance being the issue. Odd thing though his partner (same office) represents a coworker of mine with the exact same claim who lives 5 minutes from me. Then I start getting letters from a Law firm I never even heard of telling me to sign papers to have them represent me in this same case. I ignored them for some time before finally getting on my present attorneys *ss and threating to go to the Florida bar and complain. Well suddenly he is back on the case . I am confident after giving a recent deposition for over an hour (over a year later) with the states representing attorney (my attorney present) where my attorney sat quietly and never said a word sending me a clearer message he has no interest in this case. I need another Attorney. However in the mean time my question is this did my attorney break the law in anyway in withdrawing from the case without any notice and handing my case to a completely different Law firm? My other question is this when I was injured I was assigned a W/C quack doctor who says I'm fine however I (my attorney) requested to see another specific doctor recently at this depo. Turns out this doctor is "no longer on their list" and am now being sent over an hour from my home (transportation provided). My coworker has a doctor same issue cardio, 5 minutes away? I am being told by my attorney that a one time change of Physician means they get to choose the doctor and apparently time and location. Is this true? because all I have done is go where they sent me so far. So if my attorney was able to request a specific doctor and he is not on the list then why can't I pick another.I am under the belief that I can choose my Doctor from a provided list which I continue to hound my attorney for with little/no results can I insist on a local doctor who takes W/C cases????? My attorney states their are few Cardiologist in the area who take W/C cases...... Based on what I stated earlier which is true I speak to this coworker regularly I think my attorney is simply lying. I would be traveling 3 county's away and find it difficult to believe the State has no Cardiologist for 3 county's. I know it's a workers comp game to get you to go away. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

[Mr. Knowitall]

Why don't you investigate switching to the other lawyer at the firm - the one handling your friend's case - or in the alternative, getting a new lawyer?

[tinman48]

Well I can't see the other attorney (partner)wanting to get involved, after all it is his partner. Also I cannot find another W/C attorney that specializes in the Heart and Lung Bill most never even hear of it. Who Knows of any???

Why don't you investigate switching to the other lawyer at the firm - the one handling your friend's case - or in the alternative, getting a new lawyer?

[Betty3]

We don't give referrals on the forum. Did you do a google search - I did one & found info on lawyers handling WC heart & lung claims in Fl. You can also check the phone book, ask other lawyers if they can give you a referral to one handling these cases, check with the state bar assoc. - there are various things you can try.

If someone comes to the forum that knows of one, maybe they will send you a PM (private message).

[tinman48]

Well thanks for the various things I can try first the Florida bar could not refer me if you know the bar then you understand that they don't get that specific in the areas of practice secondary the phone directory only shows W/C attorneys nothing on 112.18. when speaking with these Offices they have little to no knowledge of it in some cases they actually heard of it but really don't know anyone who specializes. I did a google search and only come up with related articles no specific attorneys. Also
I don't know other lawyers who I could simply ask at random.
So you suggest doing a google search. How about telling me what specifically you typed in the search box since you were able to locate an attorney but are not allowed to tell me on this forum, is this what I am to understand. I just find it odd you would take the time to tell me you found one so easy but won't even clue me in even off this forum's site who you found or at minimum where. I'm sure you could at least tell me what town. Or how bout this I give you me email and you send their names to me

We don't give referrals on the forum. Did you do a google search - I did one & found info on lawyers handling WC heart & lung claims in Fl. You can also check the phone book, ask other lawyers if they can give you a referral to one handling these cases, check with the state bar assoc. - there are various things you can try.

If someone comes to the forum that knows of one, maybe they will send you a PM (private message).

[Betty3]

I typed in lawyers in Fl. handling heart/lung WC cases.

[tinman48]

I copied and pasted your exact phrase and google actually didn't recognize it. So I modified your phrase by spelling Florida completely and still no law firms come up. The only I can think of you must have a better Google than I... WHy don't you PM me then with this attorney I see this site has that capability unless you don't like to share...

I typed in lawyers in Fl. handling heart/lung WC cases.

[Betty3]

I will PM you three though I don't know if they are in your area. Maybe they can still help you or know someone in your area who also handles these cases.