After being injured at work, one of the most important parts of the claim process is seeing a doctor. As part of a neutral evaluation, you will be able to choose your doctor from a list that is generally provided by your employer. Here are 7 things that you will need to talk about with … Read more
In some cases, the insurance company may deny certain procedures or treatments after a work-related injury. Worker’s compensation is supposed to cover all medical costs that relate to your work injury or illness. However, in some cases, the insurance company may deny certain procedures or treatments. Can they do that? What would be the reason? … Read more
Diagnostic testing may be requested by the insurance company in order to confirm an injured worker’s diagnosis. Diagnostic testing is a process of evaluating a person’s medical status to either reach or confirm a diagnosis. Testing takes on many forms, from X-rays, MRIs, blood tests, or even CAT scans. A medical professional will choose which … Read more
Workers’ compensation laws are in place to make sure that Missouri injured workers can access life-saving medical treatment when needed. But what happens when access is reduced? This global health crisis, unfortunately, leaves many injured workers on the sidelines waiting to find out if they are able to see a doctor or not, as many … Read more
Do not seek a different doctor on your own, as this may result in all your benefits stopping, and it may prove difficult to get them back. Speak with a workers comp attorney. Missouri workers who are injured soon discover a string attached to their worker’s comp case: they are unable to choose their doctor. … Read more
Missouri workers can rest assured that if they get injured at work, they are generally entitled to worker’s compensation benefits that will help them financially through their recovery. However, some injured workers may not be so fortunate and may not completely recover from their injuries, in which case their entire lives are changed. It can … Read more