Legal Question in Workers Comp in North Carolina

Seeking Advice

I was injured at work on June 27,2007. i have been out of work and on workmans comp for the past two months. I have been to a back specialist that the workmans comp worker told me I had to go to and he says there is nothing wrong. The problem is I am still having sever back pain, tingling in my arms and legs, stabbing pains in arms and legs, weak sensations and numbess. I can not be on my feet for more then 2 hours without having excruiating back pain. My question is can I get a second opinion from another doctor or do I have to go by what this doctor says? I think if there is nothing wrong with me I should not be in pain all the time. Can someone please help me? I have worked for this company for 9 years and never got hurt on the job. Thanks.


Asked on 9/07/07, 1:01 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Stephen Camak Lennon, Camak & Bertics, PLLC

Re: Seeking Advice

First make sure you have filed a Form 18, reporting your injury, with the NC Industrial Commission. You can get a copy of the form on their website, as well as a Bulletin and Form 33.

Once your claim number is assigned, and form 18 filed, write the Executive Secretary's office about your need for additional medical care and second opinion with a specialist. She should grant your request and make workers' comp pay for the visit and any treatment recommended.

You can link to the NC Industrial Commission website from ncworkcomp.com. Good luck!

S. Neal Camak

Lennon & Camak, PLLC

Raleigh, NC

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Answered on 9/19/07, 6:32 pm
George Lennon Lennon, Camak & Bertics, PLLC

Re: Seeking Advice

The Industrial Commission can allow you a second medical opinion. Go to ncworkcomp.com, click on links and select the Industrial Commission. You should contact the Executive Secretary's office. Consider getting an attorney ASAP.

Good luck!

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Answered on 9/09/07, 3:29 pm


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