Assisting Workers in Getting the Proper Treatment
At times it can feel like the workers' compensation system is designed to frustrate you by delaying treatment and payments. Unfortunately, many people become so discouraged by the system that they do things that end up hurting their health and their case. Do not let yourself get overwhelmed. A skilled attorney can help you get the proper medical treatment and the benefits you deserve.
At Zingarelli & Lawrence, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of injured workers. With more than a decade of combined experience, our lawyers have a deep understanding of workers' compensation law. Our firm uses that knowledge to help clients obtain the right medical treatment from the doctor of their choosing.
For a free initial consultation with our Florence workers' compensation attorneys, please call 859-795-4254 or toll free 888-381-3823. You can also contact our law firm online.
Injured People Have the Right to Choose a Doctor
If you suffer an on-the-job injury, you may be contacted by your employer's insurance carrier. The company may try to convince you to see a doctor that they choose. In some cases, they may even send you a form to fill out and sign, committing you to see a certain doctor.
You should know that Kentucky law gives you the right to choose your own doctor. The only real restriction on this right is that you have to choose a doctor that is reasonably close to where you live or work. Medical treatment and workers' compensation go hand in hand, and we believe it is important for you to be comfortable with the doctor who treats you.
If you need treatment and the insurance carrier refuses to pay, we encourage you to reach out to us. We will investigate the situation and help you reach a resolution. Similarly, if you are seeing a doctor who is not listening to your concerns and the insurer says you cannot switch doctors, we want to help. You have rights. Let us help you assert them.
Dealing With the Nurse Case Manager
Many insurance carriers assign nurse case managers to work with injured people. Many of these managers are easy to work with and are very helpful. Others, however, try to control patients' medical treatment, and some insist on being present at meetings between the worker and the doctor. You should know that the insurer has no right to have the case manager speak to your doctor and the case manager does not have the right to be present at your meetings. If you are having problems in this area, we encourage you to speak with us.
Contact a Covington Work Injury Rights Lawyer: Free Consultation
If you were hurt on the job, we are ready to help you recover the workman's compensation you need. For a free consultation with a skilled Kentucky lawyer, please call 859-795-4254 or toll free 888-381-3823. You can also contact our law firm online.
