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I am presently represented by an attorney, but I am dissatisfied with what she has done on my case. Am I allowed to change attorneys? If so, do I have to pay both attorneys once my case is settled?

You are entitled to change attorneys as often as you choose. The attorney's fee in workers' compensation cases can never exceed 15% of your recovery. The fee must be approved by a judge before it is paid out. Therefore, let us assume that you had two attorney's represent you in your case, the attorney's would have to divide the attorney's fee based on how much work they have done on your case. However, in no event can they claim more than 15% of your recovery.

Important: If your case deals with personal injury (automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, medical or legal malpractice) or workers' compensation cases (accidents at work) and deals with California law, you can reach us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week just by calling 1-800-LAW-TALK, from anywhere in the United States, for a free consultation.

By the way, don't be scared, but the California Workers' Compensation law requires us to tell you that:
"Making a false or fraudulent workers' compensation claim is a felony subject up to 5 years in prison or a fine of up to $50,000 or double the value of the fraud, whichever is greater, or by both imprisonment and fine."

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