Legal Question in Workers Comp in Kansas
Can I choose the Surgeon
I'm in Kansas with a RSI Cervical Buldging discs injury, can I choose the Surgeon or must it be done by Work Comp Insurance and/or the Judge? If I can pick my Surgeon, must he be a Workers Compensation surgeon?
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1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Can I choose the Surgeon
Under Kansas comp law, the respondent and insurance carrier have the right to pick the treating doctors. You have up to $500 available for a second opinion. If, after treatment begins, you are dissatified with the treating doctor with some reason, you can ask the Judge for a Change of Physician. The JUdge will then usually order the carrier to give you the names of 3 docs to choose from.
This is full of pitfalls for the claimant. For such a serious injury, I suggest you hire an attorney. Contingency fees are set by state law. You will be money ahead. Good Luck
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