Legal Question in Workers Comp in Pennsylvania

nerve damage

my dr. says thoracic nerve damage may be beyond repair(2.0 is the extreme&mine is 1.6)he wants to try PT for about 6mos. asked IME dr.why none of the numerous drs. had done a nerve test but did all others(chxrays,mris,ct scans bone scans,mylogram) he said it wouldnt be prudent.now that an EMG has been done and damage was discovered,do i have any recourse against the drs. who sent me back to work and told me it would go away?


Asked on 6/28/09, 6:36 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terrence Valko ERISA Disability Lawyer

Re: nerve damage

If an IME doctor (who examines you at the request of your Workers' Comp Insurance Carrier) malpractices upon you, your only recourse is continued receipt of workers' comp wage indemnification payments.

If the breaching doctors were your own physicians, however, then they may be properly sued for medical malpractice.

For a deeper explanation, consult with your experienced Claimants' Counsel.

Good Luck.

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Answered on 6/28/09, 5:31 pm


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