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Gabriel Levin, Fort Lauderdale Workplace Injury Lawyer
That depends on what kind of treatment, and if you have workers’ comp coverage.
If workers’ comp covers you, then you can go to any qualified doctor for emergency treatment. However, for any other medical care related to your workplace accident injury, you must only seek treatment from a medical provider who the workers’ comp insurance company has authorized to treat you. Do not simply assume that workers’ comp will pay for you to see your regular doctor! For anything other than truly emergency treatment, you have to get authorization from the workers’ comp carrier. Ask your employer or an experienced attorney for guidance if you need it.
If workers’ comp does not cover you, then the rules above do not apply. You may have to pay for at least some of the cost of the doctor from whom you seek treatment, but a lawsuit can seek compensation for reasonable medical expenses related to the treatment of your injury by any qualified medical professional.