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Workers' compensation surgery secrets every injured worker must know! In this video we'll cover how surgery can impact your benefits (and whether it might make your case take longer). Find out if needing surgery can increase the value of your settlement and what you need to do to get surgery approved. I'll also explain what to do if your surgery is denied by the workers' comp insurance company, including your best options for getting the treatment you need.
Choosing the right doctor for your surgery is crucial, and I'll give you tips on how to make sure you pick the best one. If your surgery wasn't successful, learn about your options for ongoing medical care and what steps to take next. I'll also share important considerations before deciding on surgery, including key questions you need to ask yourself.
Finally, I'll offer some pro tips for navigating your workers' comp case when surgery is involved, from documentation to getting second opinions. This video is packed with essential information to help you understand and manage your workers' comp case effectively.
0:00 Intro
2:10 How Does Surgery Affect Your WC Case?
5:14 Explaining Disk Replacement Surgery
10:17 IME Doctor Report Says "Can't Work"?
11:31 Can the Need for Surgery Increase Value of WC?
16:03 What if I am More Comfortable With My Doc?
18:48 Is Hip Replacement Surgery a Good Value Case?
20:45 What's the Key to Getting Surgery Approved in WC?
24:15 What Might Insurance Do to Prevent Surgery?
26:23 Would WC Pay if the Doctor Says I Can't Work?
27:59 Will WC Have to Pay Back Pay?
29:25 Can I Still Settle if I Don't Get Surgery?
31:12 What if Surgery is Denied By WC Insurance?
33:04 Do You Get to Choose Your Surgery Doctor?
36:15 What Happens With Different Disability Ratings?
37:40 What Percent of Cases Go to Settlement?
39:06 What to Consider Before Deciding on Surgery
43:33 IME Doctor Didn't Do a Physical Eval
44:15 What if Surgery Wasn't Successful?
45:27 WC Pro Tips For Injured Workers Needing Surgery
46:56 Can Reduction in Pay Be Reinstated to Full Amount?
48:48 Unable to Get Surgery Due to Religious Reasons
53:27 What Should I Do if IME Report is 100%?
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