Denver, Colorado Workers’ Compensation Medical Benefits
When you suffer an injury in the workplace, you are entitled to recover the full amount of medical benefits for your injury. Many injured workers do not know the appropriate steps to take to ensure that they recover the benefits they are entitled to. At the Law Office of Steven H. Gurwin, we can help you maximize your workers’ compensation medical benefits.
When should I report a workplace injury?
You need to report your injury to your employer as soon as possible. You should file a claim within four workdays of your work injury. A failure to file a timely claim can result in your claim being denied or dismissed. To ensure that you claim is filed accurately and in a timely manner, you should consult with an attorney as soon as possible.
Can I choose my own medical provider?
Under the Workers’ Compensation laws, the insurance company has the right to select your medical provider. Unfortunately, insurance carriers are more interested in saving money than providing injured workers with the best care, and they often hire medical providers who feel the same way.
Should I continue working?
According to Colorado law, the insurance carrier is able to select a medical provider who will determine, through medical diagnostic testing, whether you are able to continue to perform your duties. A provider will give you an impairment rating, which will determine the level of restrictions, or the severity of your injury. In working towards maximizing your benefits, the higher the impairment rating, the more you can settle for.
How can I maximize my workers’ compensation medical benefits?
Often medical providers have an incentive to give you a low rating because they work for the insurance carrier. Once a provider determines that you have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI), your benefits can be terminated. Even though the insurance carrier will select a provider who will assess your injury and the benefits to be received, you can protect your rights by working with an experienced lawyer who can challenge the assessment or seek an independent evaluation. For more information or to protect your rights and claims, please contact our office.
Contact the Law Office of Steven H. Gurwin for a free consultation with an experienced Denver, Colorado medical benefits and workers’ compensation claim trial lawyer.
