If you have been hurt at work in Virginia, your employer will likely have a role in selecting your health provider. 

Virginia's Workers' Compensation Statute allows employers to provide a list of at least three physicians from which you can choose your treating physician. Workers' compensation insurance carriers often have a list of physicians to whom they refer injured workers.

Although medical care is undeniably personal, your autonomy in selecting your healthcare provider is limited by state law.

What if my Employer Fails to Provide a List of Doctors?

If your employer fails to give you a list of at least three physicians from whom to seek medical care, you can select your own treating physician.

Am I Limited to My Employer's List if Emergency Medical Care is Required?

In an emergency, an injured employee can seek the required medical care without being limited to their employer-selected panel of physicians.

Can I Refuse to be Treated by a Physician From my Employer's Panel of Physicians?

An injured employee who unjustly refuses to be treated by one of the physicians identified by their employer may lose their eligibility for workers' compensation benefits.

If you believe that the panel of treating physicians is improper, contact the firm of Ackerman & Falcon. We can review and help document your concerns. To protect your eligibility for workers' compensation benefits, any refusal to receive treatment from a panel physician must be comprehensively documented and demonstrate the impropriety of the listed doctors.

Ackerman & Falcon Fights for Virginians Injured at Work

Virginia's workers' compensation insurance system was created to ensure injured workers receive the medical care and financial benefits they need and deserve.

The firm of Ackerman & Falcon knows that workplace injuries often require complex medical interventions. If you have questions about the process of selecting a treating physician or the medical treatment you are receiving, let us help. We can help protect your rights as you receive important healthcare and navigate Virginia's complex workers' compensation system.

To discuss your case, call Ackerman & Falcon at 703-288-1400 or schedule a free consultation online.