Under Iowa law, the employer and their insurance company select your doctor for your injury. While some of those doctors treat workers well, many will err in the company’s favor. The company doctor is frequently pressured by the employer, insurance company, and nurse case manager, to return you to work as soon as possible. This is often before you have…
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Work Injury Posted On: October 8th, 2012
What If Company Doctor Gives a Very Low Disability / Impairment Rating?
Under Iowa law, the employer and their insurance carrier have the right to select which doctors you will see during the course of care for your work-related injuries. However, if the employer’s chosen physician provides a disability/impairment rating that you believe is too low, you do have a right to obtain a second opinion from another physician. Under Iowa workers’…