If i get hurt at work in California…..?
Do I have to see a workman comp doctor, or can I see my own doctor if I didn’t file for the comp yet?
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You have a limited time to file a comp claim. Its best to do that and see comp dr. (they pay) They will use the smallest reasons to keep you getting what is due you. Dont waste time on this.
You can do both but it would be advisable to consult a workmen’s compensation doctor. Be sure to file your claim immediately before its too late.
Worker Compensation in California is for persons injured in an accident at work, i.e, a car accident during work or workplace injury.
I suggest you visit FAQ section of California Department of Labor Relations Website at the following site:
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/WCFaqIW.html
Specifically this section may answer your question:
“Q. What if I don’t like the MPN doctor?
A. You have unlimited choice of doctors within the network so you can switch to a different doctor. The claims administrator is required to give you a list of doctors in your MPN so this should solve the problem.”
“Q. What are medical provider networks?
A. A medical provider network (MPN) is a group of health care providers set up by your employer’s insurance company and approved by DWC’s administrative director to treat workers injured on the job. Each MPN includes a mix of doctors specializing in work-related injuries and doctors with expertise in general areas of medicine. If your employer is in an MPN your workers’ compensation medical needs will be taken care of by doctors in the network unless you were eligible to pre-designate your personal doctor and did so before your injury happened.”
I’m a san francisco personal injury lawyer but I do not specialize in Worker Compensation claims. You should consider contacting one in your community that handles such claims. Also spend some time of the dir.ca.gov site.
One, It is NOT your choice to file a First Report of Injury/DWC
Form 1, or not, the law demands work injury that requires more than
minor first aid to be reported. In Calif, you must file the form,
and let the employer direct you to a Dr/MPN of their choice. After
the first 30 days of treatment, you may change PTP/Primary Treating
Physician. When you see your own Dr, and notify him/her the
treatment is for work related injury, the Dr CANNOT charge you for
the services. If you don’t notify of work injury, you could be
charged with fraud against your own health insurance carrier.
Follow the rules and laws… don’t screw yourself or you’ll be
paying for treatment out of YOUR POCKET.