Reviews

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone at Joseph Pluta Attorney At Law for the outstanding support and guidance you provided throughout my workers' compensation case. Your professionalism and dedication have truly made a difference. A special thank you to Mr. Joe Pluta, who hasbeen assisting me for over a year. Your compassion, empathy, and kindness toward my family and me during this long, painful, and challenging journey have meant so much. This experience has been a blessing, and I am truly grateful for all that you have done. May God continue to bless each of you every day. THANK YOU!

I had an excellent experience working with Joseph Pluta. His extensive knowledge of workers’ compensation law and years of experience truly set him apart. He was always professional, responsive, and dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcome for my case. Mr. Pluta took the time to explain everything clearly, making sure I understood my rights and options. His expertise and compassionate approach made a challenging situation much easier to navigate. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a skilled and reliable workers’ compensation attorney in Bakersfield!

If i could put zero stars i would but i cant i have to put one at least.So today i called around 4:15 to my attorney a guy answer the call and i asked for sandy he put me on hold and i stayed on hold for around 5 minutes than sandy hung up on me i called back the same guy answer he than told me sandy was not their  so i told him why did he make me wait if sandy was not their in the first place i told him that is not professional of him to do that to a customer to put me on hold than to hang up on me than when i call back they tell me she aint their so its like if they are playing a game with me than they hung up on me again and when i called back sandy answers and tells me that she hung up on me like if its a joke or a game and im the fool they laughing at she than tells me that she felt the guy that answer the  phone was in the right for hanging up on me and i was in the wrong for being upset that they hung up on me 3  times i calle to ask if they had got answer after i declined the first offer they gave me of 7500 i told sandy that i want a one lump summ payment that i want money for back surgery since the therapy that the qme dr   Had requested was already done and my back feels worser than before the therapy i cant even do normal activities for a person my age anymore i cant sleep, cant function  and do normal activities anymore i cant sleep because my back hurts every way i try to sleep im having problems even being normal since i dont got money to pay my bills since i havent got not even one check also last week on wednsday i took a copy of my miles and also i signed a paper to ask for the insurance to send me a a check for 25 DOLLARS THAT I was not able To cash and also a check of 43 dollars that the insurance send to my attorney and my attorney either lost it on purpose or never received it this is not the first time that i feel like my attorney helper sandy is doing things to affect me by making my case take longer Than it really does because me and her had got into a small talk about her not listening to me when i clearly ask her to try and get this done asap because i have no money since i got hurt  because im not getting any type of help from the insurance and since i cant lift  10 pounds its hard for me to get another job or look for work since no one will hire anyone hurt like me i just feel like sandy felt  like i distrspected her when i didnt and she is now taking this personally against me and is making my case take longer for example one day after asking her if she had got the qme report yet since it had already been 160 days since the day i seen the doctor sandy told me no but since i told her that why are they taking so long if the time that they had by law had expire she said she would look into it  and since she new that i was right  she than called me the next day and Told me the qme report had just got to her office the next day i called and todl her why where they taking so long so i new she already had the report but was making me wait on purpose since she was trying to get me back for the day we disagree on some things like to get me back

so far, ive gotten excuses and a rude staff about how they will not release info about my mother even though i have power of attorney. First impression is all bad. Its obvious he makes excuses not to talk with you. the response I got when i called twice was, he got your message and will call you when he calls you. So far this has been extremely unprofessional and now have to drive 2.5 hrs to join my mother as i do not trust she is in good hands. I would advise a more empathetic attorney with better reviews. I have a business and would never run mine in such manner.

Having Mr. Pluta as my lawyer was great. He fought hard for me when the insurance company was jerking me around. I've already sent a friend who had a good experience too

Do not use him he is for the insurance companies not for you I hired him two years ago worst thing g I ever did I got nothing but a broken back and no money just remember you have to pay back workman comp.

The exact same thing is happening as the review above this one . Never returns calls, always to busy even when he says to drop by and get an update. The insurance company has all the medical records he does not. So they are building their case as we stand by and watch. All the staff can do is ask the same question over and over are you back to work?

Mr. Pluta kindly took my case after a previous attorney refused to provide medical reports in spite of multiple calls and letters requesting them. Since my case was advanced and even though my medical problems were numerous, which is typically a more valuable case to an attorney, I couldn't find another attorney to take my case until I found Mr. Pluta. Most attorneys refuse to take those cases because it is more work for them to get up to speed. In addition, the defense was very difficult to deal with and made for additional work as well. I have typically made a trip to his office to get copies of medical reports as they have come in but I have always received a copy upon request. Mr. Pluta also had to go to court on my behalf a couple of times and he fought for me each time. The workers' compensation system is cold and unforgiving. I have found a little reading and research has helped me as well as periodic questions with Mr. Pluta. He has taken time to explain my options when it came time to start executing decisions related to my case. The waiting is hard when you are sick and as is typical with a work injury, financially stressed.

Never again. Him and his staff members are rude, misleading, mistreatment. They never get back to you when you call. Treat you with disrespect. Never was able to meet with him besides the consultation time. Will never trust nor recommend this attorney or his staff members to no one.

Regardless of how many times I have asked for copies of documentation I never received any! I have asked to meet with him to try to create a "strategy", I was never able to. I was sent out of town to see a doctor and I asked for a transport (due to my disability) and his office asked me "why do you need it"? Last time I had gone to his office trying to get some information as to where we are with this work comp claim, I was told again that he was too busy to see me, at which time I had a nervous brake down and I started to cry without being able to stop! This claim has been approved by both my doctor, the QME and the Insurance company, is over one year old and yet nothing is going on! In addition, I do not know where we stand since nobody is calling me back or communicating with me in any form. I am at the present delinquent on my property taxes and the income provided by the insurance company is barely sufficient to pay the house and some bills not all. This is my experience with Mr. Pluta and his office!