Legal Question in Workers Comp in California
Can an employer in California, contact a treating physician of an injjured worker, and suggest that the physician change the work status of that employee from being totally off work to that of a modified duty status?
Asked on 9/27/10, 6:31 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Ronald Mahurin
Law Offices of Ronald Glenn Mahurin
yes, as long as the employee gets a copy of the letter to the physician. If the physician issues a report that the employee objects to, then the employee can request a panel.
Answered on 10/02/10, 8:42 pm
David Lupoff
Law Offices of David B. Lupoff
This is why injured workers should hire counsel. Feel free to contact me at 877.505.INJURY.
Answered on 10/04/10, 11:56 am
ARMAN MOHEBAN
LAW OFFICES OF ARMAN MOHEBAN
They can't dictate to the treating physician what the restrictions should be. They can only discuss availability of modified work. Feel free to call us at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation.
Answered on 10/05/10, 11:13 am