Is this unethical or conflict of interest. How serious?

You left out some key facts. What is the lawyer representing you on? Why do you think he has a conflict of interest?

Who should I obtain representation for a workplace injury?

Is your workers’ compensation case being handled as a California case? If so, you need a lawyer who handles California workers’ comp claims. ...

Can an injured employee request to be taken out of work while waiting for surgery?

With a light duty restriction he should not be attempting his normal duties. The doctor needs to be told that the workplace will not honor the...

Can I switch from a worker comp lawyer to a personal injury lawyer? My company is terribly at fault, can I sue them?

Lawyers on opposite sides of a case usually know each other and are often friendly to each other. It is nothing to worry about— in fact, being...

Why did the shower flood? Was the drain not working correctly? If that is the case, the building’s owner might be liable.

Here in NC, voluntarily quitting a job during a comp case can cost a person thousands of dollars in wage loss (disability) benefits. You might...

Can I sue my employer for a work injury even if he writes contract labor on the check?

You might be able to file a work comp claim, but a lawyer would need a lot more information to tell you for sure. Get a free consultation from a...

Is this considered negligence?

Is what, exactly, negligence? I changed your category to MM.

What happens if a collections agency denies my offer for a payment plan and suggests paying a higher amount starting next week?

Maybe a letter to that podiatrist mentioning that he missed the diagnosis, and that he needs to write off the bill and stop collections efforts,...

Do I Really Have To Sue For What I'm Clearly Owed???

You might want to talk to your local law enforcement agency about those bad checks. That may have been a criminal violation. I suppose you can...