Comments on: I hurt my back at work and my employer does not carry workman’s compensation.? http://workers-comp-rights.com/law-ethics/i-hurt-my-back-at-work-and-my-employer-does-not-carry-workmanscompensation/ Workers Compensation Rights News and Information. Stay Informed, Know Your Rights. Wed, 23 May 2012 07:37:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: jslinderml http://workers-comp-rights.com/law-ethics/i-hurt-my-back-at-work-and-my-employer-does-not-carry-workmanscompensation/comment-page-1/#comment-12498 jslinderml Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:00:55 +0000 http://workers-comp-rights.com/law-ethics/i-hurt-my-back-at-work-and-my-employer-does-not-carry-workmanscompensation#comment-12498 Something doesn't sound right here (not on your end). In every state that I can think of, Workman's comp is not optional. The employer can be self-insured but not have any coverage at all. If they are self-insured, they can make arrangements with local facilities. If their arrangement is with a specific facility, they can require you to use the persons directed by that facility, if you choose to go to another provider it is at your cost. If you can indicate that you are not receiving proper care, then there are additional options. I would recommend seeing the GP. It's possible after an initial consult he or she will refer you to a specialist (in fact, many plans require a GP consult and referral). If you do not feel the GP is the right doctor AFTER a consult, ask them about other options. Something doesn’t sound right here (not on your end). In every state that I can think of, Workman’s comp is not optional. The employer can be self-insured but not have any coverage at all. If they are self-insured, they can make arrangements with local facilities.

If their arrangement is with a specific facility, they can require you to use the persons directed by that facility, if you choose to go to another provider it is at your cost. If you can indicate that you are not receiving proper care, then there are additional options.

I would recommend seeing the GP. It’s possible after an initial consult he or she will refer you to a specialist (in fact, many plans require a GP consult and referral). If you do not feel the GP is the right doctor AFTER a consult, ask them about other options.

]]> By: anon http://workers-comp-rights.com/law-ethics/i-hurt-my-back-at-work-and-my-employer-does-not-carry-workmanscompensation/comment-page-1/#comment-12505 anon Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:44:17 +0000 http://workers-comp-rights.com/law-ethics/i-hurt-my-back-at-work-and-my-employer-does-not-carry-workmanscompensation#comment-12505 The STATE is TEXAS... WC in TX is not mandatory for all employers...however all employers are liable for the injuries of their employees. Go here and make yourself familiar with the WC laws in Texas... thats' your first line of action. The comp laws in TX are explicit, and you should not need an attorney... there are no 'settlements' on work comp claims/injuries in TX. The STATE is TEXAS… WC in TX is not mandatory for all
employers…however all employers are liable for the injuries of
their employees. Go here and make yourself familiar with the WC
laws in Texas… thats’ your first line of action. The comp laws in
TX are explicit, and you should not need an attorney… there are
no ‘settlements’ on work comp claims/injuries in TX.

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]]> By: WRG http://workers-comp-rights.com/law-ethics/i-hurt-my-back-at-work-and-my-employer-does-not-carry-workmanscompensation/comment-page-1/#comment-12496 WRG Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:50:37 +0000 http://workers-comp-rights.com/law-ethics/i-hurt-my-back-at-work-and-my-employer-does-not-carry-workmanscompensation#comment-12496 You don't mention the state you live in but since he isn't protected by the work comp laws then you go see what ever doctor you choose and then sue him for the costs. I would also contact your states Workers' Compensation Commission. You don’t mention the state you live in but since he isn’t protected by the work comp laws then you go see what ever doctor you choose and then sue him for the costs. I would also contact your states Workers’ Compensation Commission.

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