Can You See Your Own Doctor On Workers' Comp?
No, except in the case of an emergency. “[C]laimant should be sent to the employer/carrier's chosen primary care provider who will treat and recommend referral to a specialist, when necessary.” Alabama Department of Labor Administrative Code Section 480-5-5-.12 and Alabama Department of Labor Frequently Asked Questions - Medical Alaska Yes. “You may choose a licensed doctor to treat your injury (including a licensed medical doctor, surgeon, chiropractor, osteopath, dentist, or optometrist). You may change your treating doctor once, but tell the insurer before you change.” Alaska Statutes Section 23.30.095 and Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Workers’ Compensation and You Arizona Not for the first visit. “When an injury occurs, an employer has the right to have an injured worker seen by a doctor of the employer’s choice one time. . . . After the one visit to the employer’s designated physician, the injured worker may report to a physician of his/her choice. Exc...