Posted on January 8, 2009 by Mike Helfand

You choose your own doctor

We just got a call from a woman whose husband hurt his back on the job.  He has been told that he has to treat with the doctor that his company has chosen and pay a co-pay.

In this economy he and many others are worried about losing their jobs.  That said, there is nothing more important than your health and by not having an independent doctor looking out for you, you run the risk of making a bad situation worse.

The law is clear:

1.  You choose your doctor.

2. No co-pays, no out of pocket expenses.

3. Your employer or their representatives can not talk to your doctor other than to ask for a copy of your records.

The laws are there to protect you.  Make sure you enforce your rights.

We are workers' compensation attorneys that help people with Illinois work injuries anywhere in IL via our statewide network of attorneys.  Contact us and we will answer your questions or find the right lawyer for your situation.

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