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<blockquote data-quote="HBGPreloader" data-source="post: 2310323" data-attributes="member: 19782"><p>The UPS "company nurse" is, at best, a case manager. Maybe, if you're lucky, she might have a nursing/medical background or experience.</p><p>As long as you're telling the truth, there should be no reason not to talk to her.</p><p>Workers comp laws vary by state. But, you're generally required to report the injury asap and seek an initial evaluation and treatment from a list of medical providers provided by UPS. This is definitely in your best interest to do so. But, it is not required.</p><p>If you are dissatisfied with the company doctor's opinion, you are entitled to get a second. However, for workers comp to cover the cost of the second opinion, you again may be required to get a second opinion from an approved list of medical providers. If you choose to use a doctor not on the list you (or your health insurance) may be stuck with with the cost of that second opinion.</p><p>There are important rules and time limits on everything you, the medical provider, the insurer and UPS does. And, much of this info should be available online - either via the state's website or on attorney web pages.</p><p>If you're suffering from what you believe to be a serious injury and are not getting appropriate medical attention, you may want to contact an attorney. Many will consult with you at no charge. However, depending on how the insurer and UPS are treating you, it may not be necessary. </p><p>After dealing with a work related injury and being out of work for some time now, I started to make some calls because I felt the workers comp doctor wasn't being responsive to my injury. And, these free consultations got me headed in the right direction. </p><p>More importantly, though, I found 2 attorneys I would be comfortable working with - should I need them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HBGPreloader, post: 2310323, member: 19782"] The UPS "company nurse" is, at best, a case manager. Maybe, if you're lucky, she might have a nursing/medical background or experience. As long as you're telling the truth, there should be no reason not to talk to her. Workers comp laws vary by state. But, you're generally required to report the injury asap and seek an initial evaluation and treatment from a list of medical providers provided by UPS. This is definitely in your best interest to do so. But, it is not required. If you are dissatisfied with the company doctor's opinion, you are entitled to get a second. However, for workers comp to cover the cost of the second opinion, you again may be required to get a second opinion from an approved list of medical providers. If you choose to use a doctor not on the list you (or your health insurance) may be stuck with with the cost of that second opinion. There are important rules and time limits on everything you, the medical provider, the insurer and UPS does. And, much of this info should be available online - either via the state's website or on attorney web pages. If you're suffering from what you believe to be a serious injury and are not getting appropriate medical attention, you may want to contact an attorney. Many will consult with you at no charge. However, depending on how the insurer and UPS are treating you, it may not be necessary. After dealing with a work related injury and being out of work for some time now, I started to make some calls because I felt the workers comp doctor wasn't being responsive to my injury. And, these free consultations got me headed in the right direction. More importantly, though, I found 2 attorneys I would be comfortable working with - should I need them. [/QUOTE]
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