PhysicianSoldotnaAK.com Physician Soldotna AK, Dr. Lavern Davidhizar, speaks about common work injuries, and workers compensation. Accidents occur a on daily basis. They can happen while we are driving, at home, or even while working. Dr. Lavern Davidhizar shares some information on how workers compensation works, and how we can benefit from it. Individuals get injured at work and do not even know they are injured until they go to the doctor because they are experiencing some kind of pain. In some cases, injuries don’t show symptoms of pain right away. Dr. Lavern Davidhizar mentions how in his many years of experience he has seen injuries of all types. It is very important for people to educate themselves about workers compensation and know their rights. Workers compensation will provide injured patients with all medical treatments necessary, which includes physical therapy, medical exams, and chiropractic work if necessary. Financial coverage is also part of workers compensation. For more information please visit you local medical doctor. For more videos visit http Soldotna AK doctor Dr. Laverne Davidhizar also serves the following cities with medical care: Kenai, Kasolof, Nikiski, Clam Gulch, and Sterling AK.
Seeking medical care for my knee, I was denied service by my personal physcian for telling my employer that my knee was hurting. The doctor said they do not do workmans comp, which I was not seeking. I am seeking legal action for this. Is this legal? Any legal advice would be help, I have a family friend who is a lawyer, this is not right and must be defended against… Thanks Video Rating: 5 / 5
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can i collect any money for this workmans comp injury?
i have a valid workmanscomp claim for a torn bicep, i did not miss any work. the dr. recommedend surgery but i choose not to have surgery. can i collect any money for this injury and choosing not to have the surgery?
admin answers:
YES but your settlement is probably going to be significantly less …….
WC is a no-fault system, you do not receive anything for “pain & suffering” and there are NO punitive damages due to the employers part in the injury…………
By refusing the planned medical care you have made reaching maximum medical improvement (MMI) unlikely which means your permanent partial disability (PPD) is based in large part on your actions not the injury…. If the doctor is even able to set the PPD % it will be adjusted based on your actions.
The settlement you receive is based on the PPD %, as well as numerous other factors such as age, education, transferable skills, average income in the 12 months prior to the injury, and the states guidelines for the minimum and maximum weekly benefit amount.
