Q: Injured in a car accident as a delivery driver while at work. Was told to see WC doc now lawsuit is paying for WC costs?
Was not given option to see WC doc or my own VA doc.
A:
Hi, this is Tristan Morrison with Morrison & Hughes Law in Marietta, Georgia. When you have an on-the-job motor vehicle accident, and you get hurt, you are entitled to workers' compensation benefits. This is true even if you were found to be at fault for the vehicle wreck. If you were hurt, then work comp is required to pay for medical care. You are not allowed to simply choose a VA doctor or any doctor that you wish to use. You are required by law to pick from a list of doctors on a "panel of physicians", which is supposed to be posted by your employer at your workplace. If your employer does not have a panel, or does not give you the option of choosing a medical provider from the panel, then you sometimes will have the right to get treatment from a doctor of your choice. We recommend that you consult with an attorney if you injuries were serious. We can be found at www.morrisonhugheslaw.com or by calling 404-800-LAWS (5297). The consultation is free.
Best regards,
Tristan Morrison
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