Q: Can workers comp cut me off after doctor releases me back to work even when i want a second opion. Sill having issues.
Inguinal Hernia repair 8/15/14 Still having issues with swelling and soreness. Catscan 11/17/14 showed no hernia came back. Was told before catscan it was either hernia or damage done to artery during surgery.
A: Assuming your claim has been properly accepted, the carrier would need to either obtain your signature on an agreement or a judge's order before they can legally stop paying benefits. If your claim has not been accepted and wage loss benefits have not been paid, or if you are within the first 90 days of wage loss and your injury was only accepted through a Notice of Temporary Compensation Payable, the carrier can potentially stop all payments. If you have a lawyer, you should review this matter with him. If you do not have a lawyer, the initial consultation with a workers' compensation lawyer is free, so you should review your particular facts with an attorney to obtain a more definitive answer.
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