Q: After surgery this surgeon referred to another pain /mgt because after 90 days
Kept the appt and continued therapy as instructed was told to keep my appt than get a second opinion but he okayed me to return to work as a car salesman with restrictions as needed when can I get MY second opinion and working on a draw and no money from work do I continue to receive money from wc
A:
After the first 90 days you are free to treat with any medical provider that you choose. You do not have to wait for a second opinion, you can call the doctor's office and make an appointment.
As to ongoing monetary benefits, assuming this is an accepted injury for wage loss, upon return to work with restrictions you are entitled to compensation for any loss of earnings resulting from your work injury. The formula is time of injury average weekly wage minus your actual earnings multiplied by two thirds to generate your partial disability rate.
Finally, assuming your claim is accepted the workers' compensation carrier may send you a document entitle Notice of Modification or Suspension. If you receive this document you have a short period of time to challenge same or you may find yourself having to litigate wage loss entitlement that is suspended or modified through this form.
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