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<blockquote data-quote="supaalex" data-source="post: 1223689" data-attributes="member: 50747"><p><strong>CALIFORNIA</strong></p><p><em>i recently got hurt and filed a report. ive been getting treated by ups clinic now and will see orthopedic doctor next. i just got put on "time lost" and do not go in to work any longer but had 3 questions:</em></p><p><em></em></p><p>1. once they tell me to stay at home and not go in to do "light duty" does liberty mutual pay me directly? Is it called TTD? and do i need to fill out paperwork or they send me forms to get paid? </p><p>2. Ive read about choosing your own doctor instead on ups doctor, but wouldnt they all be considered UPS doctors since they work within the MPN list which handles workers comp claims for liberty mutual? I cant choose my own doctor or orthopedic surgeon if he/she is not in the MPN list right? I believe from what i read thats how it works in <strong>california</strong>?</p><p>3. Every thread i read advises to "lawyer up" but is it really necessary if they are treating me for my injuries? Im under the impression that o should lawyer up if i feel im not getting what i need. And if i am hurt and recover and go back to work whats the point of a lawyer if they don't award money and im not suing?</p><p></p><p>Just trying to learn more especially from anyone with info from California, thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="supaalex, post: 1223689, member: 50747"] [B]CALIFORNIA[/B] [I]i recently got hurt and filed a report. ive been getting treated by ups clinic now and will see orthopedic doctor next. i just got put on "time lost" and do not go in to work any longer but had 3 questions: [/I] 1. once they tell me to stay at home and not go in to do "light duty" does liberty mutual pay me directly? Is it called TTD? and do i need to fill out paperwork or they send me forms to get paid? 2. Ive read about choosing your own doctor instead on ups doctor, but wouldnt they all be considered UPS doctors since they work within the MPN list which handles workers comp claims for liberty mutual? I cant choose my own doctor or orthopedic surgeon if he/she is not in the MPN list right? I believe from what i read thats how it works in [B]california[/B]? 3. Every thread i read advises to "lawyer up" but is it really necessary if they are treating me for my injuries? Im under the impression that o should lawyer up if i feel im not getting what i need. And if i am hurt and recover and go back to work whats the point of a lawyer if they don't award money and im not suing? Just trying to learn more especially from anyone with info from California, thanks [/QUOTE]
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