Workers' Compensation: Medical Benefits
If you have suffered a workplace injury, you may have many questions about your right to receive medical benefits. People who contact our law firm want to know if they have a right to see a doctor of their choice, if they are required to submit to a medical examination with the doctor of their employer's choosing and if their employer can refuse their request for medical services.
If you have these and other questions and want to know more about your rights, contact the Freibott Law Firm in Wilmington, Delaware. We have decades of experience in worker's compensation claims and can provide the knowledgeable support you need. We offer a free consultation and if you retain our firm, we charge no fees unless we obtain benefits for you. To contact our firm, call 302-633-9000, or contact us by e-mail.
Medical Benefits Basics
To fully answer your questions, we will need to know more about the specific nature of your injury. However, we can provide some basic information that is true in any case. Some of your rights as an injured employee include the following:
- All Delaware employers with one or more employee must carry workers' compensation insurance to provide protection for workers that suffer a workplace injury or occupational disease.
- As an injured worker, you have a right to see a doctor of your choice, but you also may need to submit to a medical examination with a doctor chosen by your employer.
- Your employer or their insurance company must provide coverage for all necessary medical care as long as your injury is sufficiently work related. Medical care may include surgery, doctor visits, medications, psychological counseling and many other forms of necessary care.
- You must notify your employer of your injury immediately. Failure to provide timely notice could result in a denial of coverage.
If you have suffered a permanent injury, such as paralysis, severe back or neck injuries, brain damage, loss of limb or a severe psychological disorder, it is critical to retain an experienced attorney that can properly obtain your injury settlement.
Our founding attorney, Frederick S. Freibott, has been handling workers' compensation claims on behalf of clients for more than 20 years. If you have been injured and need experienced legal representation, we can provide the quality legal representation you need.
Contact Us
To schedule a free consultation with a workers' compensation lawyer at our Wilmington law office, call 302-633-9000, or contact us by e-mail.
