Legal Question in Workers Comp in Illinois

Re: Need MRI

Dear Sirs:

A motion to compel payment of the MRI can be filed immediately.

Please contact our office to discuss.

Many thanks,

Law Offices

JOHN C. WUNSCH, P.C.

[email protected]

FIRM HAS BEEN IN EXISTENCE FOR NEARLY THIRTY (30) YEARS.

Re: Need MRI

Your situation is pretty straight forward. You just need to hire an attorney and we can get this approved straight away. If you would like our help please contact us at 800-

517-

1614.

We help throughout IL and our attorneys will talk to you for free.

Re: Need MRI

Sounds like you could use the help of an experienced attorney. Don't kid yourself - you have had a serious injury and if your knee MRI comes back showing any further damage, your case is that much more serious. The insurance company should be communicating with you. This is often why persons hire attorneys, so that they do not have to deal with these delays.

I am happy to speak with you about your case, the assistance I can offer you, and your rights. I've handled many such fracture and knee injury cases in the past. Feel free to e-mail or contact me at the information on this website. I offer a free 1/2 hour consultation. Take care and good luck!

Jason Marker

Attorney at Law

Re: Need MRI

When you say your doctor "suggested" a MRI does that mean he gave you a written prescription for the test or jest "suggested" it?

You need to obtain and provide a copy of a written prescription to the adjuster and demand the "authorization" of the procedure.

Tell them that "Section 8(a)" provides for this benefit.

Just to clarify previous answers by other attorneys - There are no "motions to compel" in Worker's Compensation and you do NOT need to pay for the procedure first. The insurance company needs contact the medical provider to guarantee the payment of the bill. The process is called "authorization".

The employer - their insurance carrier - are obligated to "authorize" medical treatment, including diagnostic testing, for conditions related to a compensable work accident.

If the adjuster does NOT authorize the procedure - or ignores you - you need to find an attorney.

An attorney will file an 8(a) petition and an Application for Adjustment of Claim. That should be enough to get the procedure authorized.

This is a situation that I encounter on a too-frequent basis.

Good luck

Matt Belcher

Re: Need MRI

I believe that you should consult with a worker's comp attorney. If you do not know one, I would be glad to refer yo to one of the very best. Good luck!