Legal Question in Workers Comp in Mississippi

I was injured on the job and the company sent mo to a clinic, 15 months later I filally got to see a orthopedic Dr and had an MRI. It showed a torn rotator cuff and 2 torn tendons, The Dr said he could not do anything and refered me to another Dr. I seen the other Dr who confirmed a serious tear and said he would review the MRI and call me and let me know what He could do, meanwhild My job called me and said I had to return to the first Dr. They want Him to put me on lite duty so I can get off Workmans Comp. The Dr wants to change my Meds so I can do lite duty, however the meds He wants to put me on does not relieve the pain, what should I do?


Asked on 7/12/10, 8:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Wayne Woodall Wayne Woodall Attorney

Tell the employer you want an independent medical exam and go get one from the doctor of your choice. Call a lawyer who frequently handles worker comp claims and find out which doctor to go to which would be favorable to you and not the insurer or the employer.

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Answered on 7/14/10, 10:43 am


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