Why is it so hard to see neurologist after injury at work?

If you have a work-related injury in Georgia, as in most states, you do not have the right to get medical treatment anywhere you want.  Your employer is required to maintain a "posted panel of physicians".  In most cases, you must select a doctor from the posted panel.  The doctor then becomes your "authorized treating physician".  If you seek care from other doctors, the employer and insurer may not be required to pay the bill.  You have a right to change to another doctor on the posted panel, but this is a one-time right.  Any further changes would have to be agreed to by the employer and insurer, or the State Board of Workers Compensation would have to approve the change. Your authorized treating physician can refer you to other doctors if he/she thinks it is necessary.  Often, though, it takes time to get the insurer to agree to the referral.  Your treating physician should follow up with the insurer and make sure that the insurer has complete information as to why the referral is needed.  If the insurer refuses, your attorney can demand a hearing and ask the judge to order the insurer to comply. As you see, workers compensation is complicated, and often the employer and insurer can make it difficult for you to get the treatment you need.  If you have suffered a serious work-related injury, get help from an experienced attorney right away.  DON'T WAIT. MORGAN & MORGAN ATTORNEYS AT LAW, P.C. IS LOCATED IN ATHENS, GEORGIA.  WE HAVE MORE THAN 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE HELPING PEOPLE WITH WORK-RELATED INJURIES, BANKRUPTCY AND DEBT RELIEF, SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY, AND OTHER LEGAL PROBLEMS.  VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.MORGANLAWYERS.COM OR CALL (706)548-7070.