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Do you have questions about seeing the company doctor after a work injury? Learn more in this video, then call our Naperville lawyers for a free review.
Question:
Do I Have to See a Company Doctor for Medical Treatment?Answer:
We got a call just this morning from a gentleman in Naperville, Illinois, who was notified that he was being sent to see a company doctor for what he was called – what was called an IME, an independent medical evaluation. He told us that he didn’t want to go. We informed him, unfortunately, that you do have to comply with that section. It’s Section 12 of the Workers’ Comp Act that allows the employer’s insurance company or their defense attorney to have you evaluated periodically. The one difference is that they cannot dictate treatment to you. They can only evaluate you and do periodic exams when necessary. One of the things that we have to be watchful for is that they don’t abuse that Section 12 privilege. If you have a question about whether or not you’re required to see a company doctor or under what circumstances it’s required, please give us a call. Let’s discuss it.Do you or a loved one have questions about a workers’ compensation claim about seeing the company doctor in Illinois? Contact our experienced workers’ compensation lawyers today for a free consultation and case evaluation. Like us on Facebook.
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