About workers comp doctors?
The doctor does not have to treat you, but you can request a new doctor. You should talk to a WC lawyer ASAP.
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The doctor does not have to treat you, but you can request a new doctor. You should talk to a WC lawyer ASAP.
Definitely do not quit. That sounds like what they are trying. Need talk to lawyer ASAP to address light duty work with doctor and employer.
It's good your employer did file a claim. It's likely however the insurance company will fight the claim arguing your injury did not arise out of...
You should be able to file a workers comp claim, but you need to do within a year of your injury.
You should discuss with your bankruptcy and WC lawyer. I know that in some instances WC proceeds are exempt from bankruptcy.
I would recommend you try to make an appointment to sit down and talk to your lawyer. If still no response, you can find another lawyer to handle.
I'm not sure if you have already filed your claim? I would suggest you talk to an attorney ASAP. There may be statute of limitations issues.
You need to file a claim and talk to a lawyer about finding a WC doctor. It sounds like your claim was not even reported to the WC insurer.
The Employer/Insurer gets an automatic reset the first time. After that, your attorney can object. It will be up to the judge.
I would suggest you consult with a social security disability attorney on this site.