Finding workers comp providers

When it comes to workers’ compensation claims, there are doctors who work mostly for insurance companies, and there are those who choose to treat injured workers. Under Louisiana law, an injured worker is entitled to a physician of his/her own choosing in any specialty he or she requires. For most work injuries, that will be an orthopedist or neurologist. The insurance company is then entitled to have you see a doctor of their choosing in the same field of specialty. Your choice of physician is your treating physician, and the insurance company’s doctor is considered a second medical opinion (SMO), but not the doctor you go to for treatment. Unfortunately, you will not know whether the doctor you choose works mostly for insurance companies or is someone chosen more often by injured workers. You will find out, however, when he or she releases you to return to work and you’re still in pain. Once you choose a doctor, it is virtually impossible to change doctors. So, don’t make the mistake of choosing the wrong doctor. In 20 years of experience practicing workers’ compensation law in Louisiana, I have learned which doctors are in the insurance company’s pocket and which are genuinely concerned with your health and recovery. Call me as soon as you can - before you choose a doctor. Don’t let the staff at the emergency room or walk-in clinic tell you whom you should choose as your doctor.

Caused you to suffer damages as a result. Breach of doctor-patient confidentiality. There is a wide range of settlement amounts you may receive in a medical malpractice case, depending on the individual circumstances involved. Consideration may be made for factors such as the extent and permanence of your injuries, whether you will need continuing care, your age and family situation, and your earning capacity. When you consult Kaplan Law, our attorneys will evaluate your situation to come up with what a fair settlement amount should be. When a doctor misdiagnoses a patient, the consequences may be a serious worsening of a condition that can even lead to death. A misdiagnosis is harmful because the original illness is left untreated and also because patients may suffer serious side effects from incorrect treatment and medications wrongly given. To win your case based on doctor misdiagnosis, our attorneys would have to prove that the misdiagnosis caused you actual harm and that the harm could have been avoided. New York laws regarding medical malpractice are complicated, and making mistakes can be costly, so you should not try to handle this on your own.

Part two of determining how much you should be paid is the compensation rate. Under South Carolina law the compensation rate is your average weekly wage multiplied by .6667. Accurately determining your average weekly wage and compensation rate is a CRITICAL part or your workers compensation claim. You need an experienced lawyer to help. Call us at 843-863-1800, email us at lindsay@blankslawfirm.com or visit our contact us page. When do I get paid for workers comp? Usually workers compensation checks are paid on a weekly basis. Do you claim workers comp on your taxes? Generally workers compensation payments are not taxable in South Carolina. Under IRS code 26 U.S.C. What Does MMI or Maximum medical Improvement mean? One question that workers compensation attorneys get asked constantly is:What Does MMI or Maximum medical Improvement mean? This term has a special legal meaning under South Carolina Workers Compensation laws. What happens if I don’t agree with the workers’ comp doctor? It is risky for you to refuse to follow the recommendations of the workers’ comp doctor. South Carolina Law Code Sec 42-1-60 states . Commission. . . .

No matter how you find the doctor you will use for your workers’ comp injury, you want to confirm a few things to ensure that they will be able to provide you the necessary treatment and documentation. Start by confirming that your chosen doctor accepts workers’ compensation for payment. Because there are sometimes variations in payment schedules or paperwork required for workers’ comp compared with typical patients, not all doctors accept workers’ comp. Ideally, your chosen doctor should not only accept injured workers but have experience with the worker’s compensation system. This will help ensure that they fill out the necessary documentation properly. Essentially, it will mean they have the experience to help the entire claim and insurance process go smoothly. Don’t forget to make sure the doctor in question has experience dealing with your type of injuries. After all, you would not want to work with a doctor who specializes in leg injuries if you have a back problem. Specialists are more likely to have recent experience and be familiar with the latest techniques and research, helping you heal more quickly. A final consideration is whether appointments are available. You want to start healing as soon as possible, so you don’t want to have to wait months to start treatment. Delaying treatment would not only delay your healing but also could lead to your condition worsening. It could also potentially delay when you receive financial compensation for your workplace injury.