Workers' Compensation and Medical Benefits
If you have been injured at work, your focus should be on obtaining the right medical care to help you make the fullest possible recovery. Unfortunately, many workers' compensation insurance carriers are more interested in controlling costs than in helping you obtain the medical care you need.
It's important to receive the right medical care both for your recovery and for your workers' compensation claim. At the law firm of Don Pilzer, PC, in Greenville, South Carolina, we offer a free initial consultation to guide you through the workers' compensation system.
Can I Pick My Own Doctor?
In South Carolina, your employer's workers' compensation insurance carrier will likely pick which doctors you can see. If you are not getting medical care from a company doctor, our lawyers will help you obtain medical care.
What Should I Tell My Doctor?
You should tell your doctor about everything that is bothering you as the result of the accident. If you do not tell your doctor about the accident, it will be assumed that your injury wasn't caused by the accident. It is important to tell your doctor about every injury as a result of the work accident. In other words, don't just say, "My back hurts." Say, "I hurt my back at work."
It's important to go the doctor right away if you've been injured. If you don't immediately get medical treatment the workers' compensation insurance company might assume that your injury is either not severe or not related to work. You also need to follow the treatment program that has been prescribed for you by your doctor.
Free Attorney Consultation
It costs you nothing to discuss your workers' compensation and disability benefits case with a lawyer at Don Pilzer, PC. To schedule a consultation at our office in Greenville, South Carolina, call 866-918-3534 or complete our contact form.
