Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Doctor treating me for depression filing disability falsifies report to favor

I have a history of depression. It was exacerbated by job harassment.The treating county physician has falsified it making it appear that I have a life long problem with depression, claiming falsely I have suicidal ideation, and other frivolous, unrelated statements, therefore relieving the employer of any responsibility for wrong doing by not reporting harassment on the job that brought me to the point of not being able to work. The physician deliberately discredited the complaints that the employer had any responsibility for this. I can only guess that he is being pressured by the employer whom I have filed a workers comp claim with. The treating doctor would not answer my questions about the way the form was filled out and slammed the door in my face. When the doctor filled out the application, he left all the blanks unanswered that pertained to being job related and since I could not talk to him, I could only deal with his secretary told to fill in the unanswered block myself. Do I have any rights?


Asked on 8/24/01, 11:18 am

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Re: Doctor treating me for depression filing disability falsifies report to fa

Within the first 30 days, your employer may control your medical care. You should obtain representation immediately so as to be referred to a doctor your attorney works with. When you are deemed permanent and stationary it is critical to your final award to have your work restrictions opined by a doctor who is applicant oriented, and not one on your employer's insurance company payroll. The worker's compensation system is very adversial. The insurance companies will get away with anything they can. They will pay you the minimum on your claim unless you obtain representation to protect your interests. The worker's compensation insurance companies have attorneys, why don't you?? Call me directly at (619) 222-3504.

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Answered on 9/04/01, 7:15 pm


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