Philadelphia Workers' Compensation Independent Medical Exam Attorney
Petitions in the mail informing injured workers of a potential Modification, Suspension or Termination of benefits are often triggered by a company doctor hired to perform an independent medical exam (IME) on an injured worker.
After only a five-minute examination, the doctor in question may have informed the company insurer that there is nothing wrong with the worker and the company will order the worker to return to work before he or she is physically ready. Workers may also be informed that they can go back to work in a light-duty job even though their family doctor believes that they need surgery.
If you have received a Petition like this in the mail, it is important that you take action immediately to protect your rights to your benefits. A lawyer who has a proven track record in assisting people like you overcome unnecessary and unwanted challenges to an already difficult situation can be of great service to you. If you wait too long to respond, your case may be lost or may be decided by a judge and it may be too late to appeal. If you do not show up to work, you could be fired and worse, lose your workers' compensation benefits.
Fighting for Injured Workers for 24-Plus Years. Philadelphia Workers' Compensation Petition Attorney.
Call: 215-268-7348 or 866-959-8856. E-mail the Firm.
Free Initial Consultation
Pennsylvania workers' compensation lawyer Richard A. Jaffe offers a free initial consultation in which you can discuss your situation and he can explain your rights and options for fighting the Petition. For more than 24 years Mr. Jaffe has been aggressively fighting for the rights of injured workers, and he can help you too.
When Doctors Fail You — We Fight for You
Mr. Jaffe has heard stories like this from many injured workers: "The doctor spent five minutes, and he did not even look at my injured back, or arm, or shoulder ... and then I received a Petition in the mail seeking to terminate my benefits and a letter from my company ordering me to return to work. But I'm still injured and can't return yet."
How can doctors do this? They work for insurance companies whose job is to close out claims and get you back to work as soon as possible. Your employer has experienced legal counsel. You need an experienced workers' compensation lawyer on your side. With Mr. Jaffe you can even the odds.
Philadelphia Workers' Compensation Petition Attorney: 215-268-7348 or 866-959-8856. E-mail the Firm.
Before you sign any Supplemental Agreement or return to work when you are not ready, talk to our firm's Philadelphia workers' compensation Petition attorney. We are committed to helping clients maintain their benefits and return to the appropriate job at the time that is right for them.
