Q: Need help..I did not get a fair CCH hearing
Help...I went to a CCH hearing recently and the hearing officer is denying my herniated disc diagnosis ( 5 Dr's including 2 specialists, my primary, the designated Dr and an outside Dr) all agree that my c5/c6 disc herniation occurred at work. I was an assistant preschool teacher and lifting toddlers all day was part of my job. The peer dr review, paid by the insurance company, never examined me and wrote up reports, that after researching, were mostly false...do I have any options? No lawyer will represent me...I've tried...and if I lose my case, am I liable for the medical bills that my insurance company refuses to pay? One lawyer said I'm not liable..but I'm not sure if that's true. I don't want to go into collections...but I can't afford $20,000 for physical therapy and Dr visits...please help.
A: I am sorry for your situation. Because you had a CCH you must appeal the decision wi the time allowed or you will forever lose your rights. I believe you have 15 working days from the date on the first page of the Decision and Order. Look on this site or on AVVO to see if you can find a good WC lawyer. I am not sure where Spring is located (North of Houston?) but regardless you should be able to find help because DWC offers assistance through their ombudsman program.
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