Legal Question in Workers Comp in Florida

I hurt my back on 1/21/10 at work. I have been going and seeing all my dr's doing my therapy and complying with WC completely. Due to a family emergency I had to quit my job. I was put on TTD again on 3/26 by my surgeon. (I had to switch surgeons due to moving back home after my mom passed). The first surgeon reccommended surgery and I am due to see my new surgeon this week. I want to know if he says I need surgery as well. What happens next? I'm not sure I want to do back surgery right now (it is painful and I can't do most of my daily activities nor be the "woman" for my fiance). I heard to many horror stories about back surery and I'm nervous. I guess my questions are.

Do I need to do the surgery in order to continue with medical care? What happens if I choose not to take surgery?

Thanks


Asked on 4/26/10, 10:20 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jane-Robin Wender Wender Law, P.A.

You will still be entitled to medical care even if you chose not to proceed with surgery. The surgeon will probably refer you to a doctor specializing in pain management. If you should decide not to go forward with that, you will be released and lost wages will end.

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Answered on 5/01/10, 12:50 pm
Angelo Marino Angelo Marino Jr. PA

They cannot force you to have surgery. Yo need an attorney to protect your rights. You have a major injury and you do not want to be holding an empty bag on this. See www.FloridaPersonalInjuryTrialLawyer.com

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Answered on 5/01/10, 7:45 pm


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