Asked in Philadelphia, PA , on Jun 13, 2014
I would like to know what is independent neurological examination ask by insurance company. What to expect and should I get a lawyer. I have cervical injury and I torn my right rotator cuff. I am currently receiving benefits from WC. A friend of mine read that most herniation happen in lumbar not cervical spine. I am 51 years old, worry about my future.
Answered on Jun 13, 2014
I am guessing you will have a difficult case, not necessarily because of whether it is compensible but because of the mix of should and cervical injuries. You should talk to an attorney about all of these issues because the mix of injuries could give the company an opportunity to deny you claim or not accept all of the conditions you now suffer from. These conditions could effect your future earning capacity. You definitely need someone to manage the claim and make sure you are treated fairly. The insurance company is not in the business of just paying claims. Good luck.
Asked in Perkasie, PA , on Mar 10, 2014
The present attorney rarely contacts me back when contacted in any form. Never an update at least monthly, I have to inquire. Injured 4/4/13 waiting for 2 surgical approvals submitted by Manhattan specialists. Injury now becoming a partial disability issue as nerve damage deteriorating extremity. Are there guidelines attorneys must adhere to and whom can I contact regarding this also? Workers Comp case in Penna. but not satisfied w/treatment after 90 days, mis-diagnosis.Thank You!
Answered on Mar 10, 2014
As indicated, you must be licensed in PA to handle the case in PA. In non administrative cases you can have pro hac vice filing for an out of state attorney. However, I have never even thought about that in the administrative context and would not know the procedure. Feasibly an out of state attorney generally does not want to get involved in administrative matters that require a hyper understanding of local agency law. As an aside, it is not clear, but it sounds like you are having a hard time treating in NY on a PA WC claim. If you looked into PA surgeons it make more a little quicker. I have seen some confusion and miscommunication in the past when treatment overlaps borders. It is compensible you just see some issues with health providers missing the translation. Also the panel doctors during the first 90 days often produce a misdiagnosis favorable to the employer/insurer, captive doctors are one of the really unfortunate parts of the PA practice. Good luck.