I was hurt at physical therapy for a workers comp claim can I go to the ER?
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I was hurt at physical therapy for a workers comp claim can I go to the ER?
have waited 3 weeks to see doc after being hurt at pt and no my job wants me to return although the doctor says i can not drive
Asked on February 11, 2017 under Malpractice Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Why couldn't you go to the ER? You can go to an ER or see a doctor whenever you are injured. Yes, after the fact, it may be that--depending on your insurance coverage--you owe a greater or less amount for the visit, but you should NOT let concerns about payment prevent you from seeking emergency treatment if you need it. You can figure out payment, coverage, etc. after you take care of your medical needs, and ultimately, you will have to pay what you have to pay based on your coverage; and if someone else were at fault in injuring your (e.g. a therapist), you could then sue them for reimbursement of any out-of-pocket (not paid by insurance) costs. If you delay seeking medical attention and the delays causes your condition to worsen, you will not be eligible to recover compensation for the amount or degree to which your condition was exacerbated, since that worsening would be due to your own negligent action in delaying medical attention.
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