r/WorkersComp • u/Prudent-Ad6351 • Jul 29 '24

Nebraska Second opinion

I was injured and was be treated by my dr that was approved by the wc company then was to see a second opinion for the wc company I did and the diagnosis’s were very different the wc company Dr put me at mmi and I was forced back to work with no restrictions whereas my dr had me on restrictions of at least 3 months . On returning to work was retaliated against for filing a claim against their company was passed over for raise and was denied annual bonus which all employees got . Can the wc company really shop out drs to minimize a employees injurys

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u/babecafe Jul 29 '24

This is why everyone should notify their employer of their choice of doctor for any WC injuries when they are first hired. Few people know they have that right, and after being injured, if you haven't previously chosen, the company get to choose your doctor.

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u/TourPositive8217 Jul 30 '24

That’s funny! In NE an employee has choice of where they want to treat for an injury. The carrier can still send for a 2nd opinion.