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Can I Choose A Different Attending Provider During A Workers' Compensation Claim?
Cassandra Stone
If you have been injured while at work, you will need to take several steps to increase the odds that you will win your workers' compensation claim. One of the steps you will need to take is to inform your employer that you have been injured. Then, you must receive medical treatment as soon as possible.
What to Expect from Your First Appointment
Your doctor will diagnose your injuries and will then recommend a treatment plan. You will need to follow your doctor's instructions to recover from your injuries and avoid jeopardizing your workers' compensation case.
Also, your appointment will create medical records that will play a crucial role in your workers' compensation case because it establishes that you were actually injured and determines the extent of your injuries.
The Report of Accident Form
Your doctor fills out a Report of Accident form. In most cases, whoever completes the form then becomes the attending provider. However, this is not always the case. You may be directed to an urgent care facility to receive treatment but you may later decide that you want to change your attending provider.
Your Choice of Physician
You are normally allowed to choose any physician to be your attending provider. However, there are some cases where the doctor might not be a part of the right network and you may be forced to choose a different doctor. If you are concerned about whether a particular physician will affect your workers' compensation claim, it's essential to speak with a workers' compensation attorney service.
How to Protect Your Claim
The workers' compensation insurance provider also has the right to require that you see a doctor of their choosing. It's important that you speak with an attorney before doing so to be prepared for the appointment and so you will be able to receive full compensation for your injuries. You will especially need to speak with an attorney if your workers' compensation insurance provider disputes your claim.
If your workers' compensation claim is being disputed, there are several options available to you. Initially, you will need to file an appeal. However, if the insurance provider still refuses to compensate you, a workers' compensation attorney will help you file a lawsuit against the insurance provider. If you win the lawsuit, not only will you receive the compensation you were originally entitled to but your compensation will be increased by the court.
To learn more, contact a Workers Comp Lawyer, PC in your area.
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