Injured Workers Have Right to Change of Doctors
One of the problems facing injured workers in Florida, is the lack of control over medical care. In most instances, the workers' compensation insurance carrier has the right of selection of doctor. The injured worker is given one definite right to change care. This proposition was recently supported by the Courts, in the case of Providence Property v. Wilson.
Unfortunately, the claimant does not have an absolute right as to new physician substituting for the first physician. It can depend on many factors, such as whether a managed care arrangement is in place. Other factors can include the policy of the carrier, the individual adjustor or whether there is only one highly specialized physician available.
Many carriers are deliberately silent about the right to change care and don't usually inform the injured worker
To learn more about your legal rights under the workers' compensation law, schedule a free appointment with Randy Zeldin, Esq. Randy Zeldin, Esq. is an expert in workers' compensation law and he serves Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Ft. Lauderdale.
