| How to select a workman's compensation doctor | | | | physician. After the first ninety period you are |
| If you've been hurt on the job you no doubt | | | | eligible to use your own physician. |
| have a lot of questions. Who do I tell about this? | | | | - It is your employer's objective to maintain a |
| Will I get paid while off the job? When can I work | | | | record of your injuries, notify you of your rights, |
| again? And what doctor should I go to for this | | | | and monitor the time you have lost because of |
| work related injury? | | | | your work related injury. |
| Here are some steps to take when injured on the | | | | - You will also need to fill out a "Request for Paid |
| job: | | | | Leave Form" and submit it to the HR department |
| - When injured it is best to start the process of | | | | of your company if you need to take time off |
| finding a doctor as soon as possible. This is | | | | work because of your injury. |
| because most companies put a ninety day cap on | | | | - Rest up and get well! |
| when you can file a claim after the injury. Contact | | | | - Finally, when you feel you are ready to return |
| your company's Human Resources department | | | | to your job, you will need to again visit your |
| and fill out a "First Report of Injury" form to give | | | | workman's' compensation doctor to fill out a |
| to your immediate supervisor. | | | | Work Status Report before you may return to |
| - Next, ask for a list of pre-approved physicians | | | | work safely. Contact Us |
| specifically chosen for on the job injuries. The | | | | If you or someone you know has been injured on |
| Office of Worker's Compensation Programs will | | | | the job and is having difficulty attaining their |
| usually have a list of doctors you can search by | | | | workman's compensation benefits call the New |
| zip code. Then choose a doctor that works under | | | | Jersey workman's compensation lawyers at |
| the OWCP. It is your right to select any doctor | | | | Levinson Axelrod, P.A., who can provide you with |
| on the ADL or approved doctor's list. | | | | legal assistance. Contact us at 800-346-5529. |
| - Sometimes people like to use their own | | | | |