Q: I keep calling HR to arrange works Comp for carpel tunnel syndrome, but no one will call me back. What's the next step.
Urgent care PA diagnosed me with carpel tunnel syndrome, referred me to a hand surgeon. Since this would have been caused by work, I should get WC and the doctor won't see me till I arrange the WC. I've left three messages and HR won't call me back. I love my job, but it requires full use of both hands (dog grooming.) What's the next step? I don't want to alienate corpate but I do need this taken care of. Thank you for you time.
A: There are seveal steps that you need to go through. Your employer has certian rights and responsabilities, but so do you. You need to file a DWC 41. You need to fill out an incident report with your employer. You need to find out who the workers' compensation carrier is for your employer if they carry workers' compensation. You need to file a claim with the wc Carrier. You need to know if it is network or non-network providers and then choose an appropriate doctor. As you can see this is a lot of information. You should contact a workers' compensation attorney on the phone to learn your legal rights and responsabilities.
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