Carpinello, J.
Petitioner was involved in a work-related motor vehicle accident on September 15, 1995 following which he received workers' compensation benefits for a partial permanent injury to his knee. He also commenced a third-party action against the driver of the other vehicle. He was represented by separate counsel in each forum. On February 24, 1998, petitioner's personal injury attorney settled the third-party action for $34,500 without obtaining the consent...
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