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Old 01-11-2009, 02:16 AM
Andy Andy is offline
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My question involves workers compensation law for the state of: Florida

My current attorney and I are in a funk, (he has stopped responding to me) I'll explain; I feel my attorney has filed a false claim in my workers comp case. I questioned him as to why he filed a claim for an injury that I was never diagnosed with ever
He states no big deal we cold simply withdraw this at a later date, and continues to base the case on it. Recently I received documents from opposing counsel where they are stating their reasons for denying the claim, mainly because like I stated earlier, that I don't have the injury my attorney is claiming. (makes sense to me) I do have an injury in the same location same organ but just not the specific one my attorney is filing a claim for. My first Attorney (fired her) filed the same injury as well at the beginning of the case, and I unwittingly signed documents agreeing to it. with both attorneys.
Question: Is this attorney and my former attorney doing something illegal?
And can the case be lost in court based on the wrong injury filed?
Additionally is it true that I can be held personally responsible as suggested by the opposing counsel, for their fees as they claim should they prevail in court.
Last note, I am to go to court in April.
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Old 01-13-2009, 08:21 PM
Mr. Knowitall Mr. Knowitall is offline
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Why do you keep signing documents with your lawyers, asking them to pursue compensation for injuries you don't have? Making such a claim can, quite obviously, damage your credibility and make it seem like you're faking or exaggerating your injury, and yes, lying to the court, lying under oath, or submitting false claims or documents can get you sanctioned. I suggest you either straighten this out with your lawyer, or go with a new lawyer who will pursue claims relating only to your actual injuries.
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