Navigating Incomplete Treatment By MPN Doctors In Workers’ Comp Cases
When dealing with a Medical Provider Network (MPN) doctor who is reluctant to address all your work-related injuries, it’s crucial to know your options. Thomas F. Martin, an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer with over 30 years of experience, provides valuable insights on what to consider in such situations.
Understanding the Role of MPN Doctors in Your Treatment
- Your Rights in the Workers’ Comp System: Recognize that as an injured worker, you’re entitled to thorough medical care covering ALL injuries sustained at work.
- Obligations of MPN Doctors: MPN doctors are expected to deliver all-encompassing treatment for job-related injuries. If your treatment falls short, specific measures should be considered.
Action Plan for Inadequate Treatment
- Maintain Detailed Records: Document all medical consultations, noting which injuries were addressed and which were neglected.
- Seek Further Medical Opinions: If you believe some injuries aren’t being treated, you’re entitled to a second (and even third) opinion from another doctor within the MPN.
- Engage a Workers’ Comp Attorney: A lawyer expereinced in workers’ comp can be instrumental in challenging the MPN doctor’s treatment approach, and even help you obtain medical treatment outside of the MPN.
How Thomas F. Martin, PLC Provides Assistance Thomas F. Martin, a skilled workers’ comp attorney with over 30 years of experience, offers his clients:
-Guiding Through MPN Procedures: Assisting in understanding and utilizing your rights within the MPN framework.
-Fighting for Comprehensive Care: Actively disputing partial treatment to ensure all your work-related injuries are acknowledged and addressed.
-Legal Advice and Advocacy: Offering expert legal representation to tackle challenges in receiving full medical treatment, including obtaining treatment outside of an MPN in appropriate cases.
Dealing with an MPN doctor who doesn’t treat ALL of your work injuries can be frustrating. With over 30 years handling workers’ comp cases, attorney Thomas F. Martin, you can aggressively meet this challenge and pursue the complete medical care you are entitled to for your job-related injuries. Call today at (714) 547-5025 for your free consultation.
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