One of the reasons we created a state wide network of like-minded workers’ compensation attorneys is to make sure that the people that contacted us got connected with the right lawyer for their case. It’s an evolving list and if we don’t feel that a lawyer is delivering the type of good service and work that we and you expect, we stop recommending them.
There are a lot of unhappy attorneys out there. I LOVE what I do, but even I feel burned out some days. When I do I go hang out with my kids, work out, watch a ball game or take a vacation to charge the batteries. Fortunately, the days I feel run down are few and far between. Unfortunately, many lawyers (none that we recommend or work with) are really burned out and their clients are the ones that suffer. Usually you don’t realize that they don’t care until it’s too late. But there are some warning signs. If you see too much of the following, your attorney might not be in to their job anymore.
– Phone calls aren’t returned or are done only after many days.
– You can usually only talk to their assistant.
– They tell you that they are doing something on your case like write a letter or file a motion and it never happens.
– They yell at you or otherwise belittle you in some way.
– Your benefits get cut off and even though your doctor is in your corner, your attorney never files for a trial hearing.
– You show up to meet them and they look all disheveled. Not saying an attorney needs to be in a suit, I almost never wear one outside of court, weddings and funerals. But if they are unshaven and wearing a baseball hat when you see them, they might have just given up.
– There is a lot of turnover on their staff. Sometimes it means it’s just a bad place to work. Other times it means that the employees see the warning signs and are jumping ship.
These are just a few examples. We tell callers to stick with their attorney if they can, but you are allowed to switch if you realize that it’s best for you. It doesn’t cost you any more in attorney fees and if it’s the best thing for your life then you should at least consider it and/or confront your current lawyer about your unhappiness with them.
We are workers’ compensation attorneys who help people with Illinois work injuries anywhere in IL via our statewide network of attorneys. Contact us and we will answer your questions or find the right lawyer for your situation.