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One of the most common questions we receive as a North Carolina workers' compensation law firm is "Why can't I go to my own doctor?" Especially if the doctor chosen by your employer or employer's insurance carrier has obviously under diagnosed your condition, it seems like a second opinion would be your best option. However, this is not possible in most cases.
The reason you can't see your own doctor in most cases comes from North Carolina workers' compensation law. In North Carolina, employers and their insurance companies have the right to select the medical provider, including what doctor they can see and what treatment they can receive.
Appeals to the Industrial Commission
The reality is that the employers and their insurance companies have a lot of control in workers' compensation cases. The only way to alter this control is on a case-by-case basis through motions to the Industrial Commission. The Industrial Commission has the authority to order a different course of treatment or a change of physician.
The Industrial Commission guards the rights of the employer pretty strongly, however. You will need an experienced attorney to help you through the process. Our workers' compensation attorney has experience:
- Filing motions with the commission
- Representing injured workers at commission hearings
- Helping clients obtain authorization to see different doctors
We have a wealth of experience with the Industrial Commission. We know what is necessary to get them to approve a different course of treatment or a change of physician.
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