Can You Choose A Doctor For Work-related Injury?
Most of the workers don't know whether they a right to choose a doctor for work-related injury or not. These rules vary from State to State. In some States workers can only visit a doctor recommended or chosen by the employer or employer's insurance company. While in other States injured worker have the option to select any doctor from the network, and this network is defined by the State, employer or employer's insurance company. These rules also varies whether you are visiting doctor just for initial checkup or for regular treatments of work-related injury. Remember that all doctors don't deal with injured workers. Workers compensation billing and compensation is different from regular billing system that's why some doctors try to keep themselves away from these complications of work-related injuries. In this case your doctor may redirect you to some other physician. Initial Checkup In most of the States, you are allowed to visit any doctor of your choice for init...