Category: Workers Compensation

Can I get a different doctor?

In a workers’ compensation case, the injured worker is required to treat with the physician that the insurance company chooses for them if the injured worker wants the insurance company to pay for their treatment.  This can often be very frustrating for the injured worker, if they are dissatisfied with their doctor’s care.  In my… Read more »

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Workers’ Comp Independent Medical Exams

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW During the course of your workers’ compensation claim, the insurance carrier may require you to submit to an “independent” medical examination (IME). These exams may be scheduled to diagnose your injury, determine the severity of your injury or to recommend an appropriate course of treatment. An IME doctor cannot treat… Read more »

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