Should I contact my Missouri Workers' Compensation lawyer if the company doctor says I need surgery, but also wants me to get a second opinion?

If your employer's doctor indicates that surgery is necessary but your employer says you must first get a second opinion, you should certainly relay this information to your Missouri Workers' Compensation lawyer.

Your employer cannot demand that you get a second opinion before approving your surgery. This is sometimes the result of an attempt to have you eventually seen by a doctor who disagrees with the need for surgery. This would then eliminate your employer's responsibility to pay for it. Your Missouri Workers' Comp benefits are available to pay for any surgery or other treatment plan a doctor advises.

Your lawyer can evaluate the facts of your case to determine if your rights to Missouri Workers' Comp benefits are being violated.

If you have any other questions pertaining to your Missouri Workers' Comp benefits or if you need clarification on any aspect of your claim, you should speak with a lawyer.

A Missouri Workers' Compensation lawyer will ensure your legal rights are protected and fight for you in the effort to secure your full compensation after a serious work injury.

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Contacting a Missouri Workers' Compensation Lawyer

When a workplace accident in Missouri causes serious injury or death, Missouri Workers' Compensation is often the primary source of benefits to address the damages. Order our FREE guide to Missouri Workers' Compensation for injured workers and learn more about this often complicated system. If you have questions about Missouri Workers' Compensation or your claim has been denied, delayed or unfairly reduced, contact the Missouri Workers' Compensation lawyer team at Bollwerk & Associates, LLC - 314-315-8111.

Have You Been Hurt On The Job In The St. Louis?

If you've been injured at work in the St. Louis area you should speak with an experienced St. Louis workers' compensation lawyer as soon as possible. Please contact us online or call our St. Louis office directly at 314.315.8111 to schedule your free consultation. We help work injury victims throughout the St. Louis area and look forward to helping you.

Bollwerk & Associates, LLC is located in St. Louis, Missouri and serves all of Missouri and Illinois including the following counties, cities, and towns:

St. Louis. St. Louis County: Clayton, Chesterfield, Kirkwood, Florissant, Oakville, University City, Mehlville, Wildwood, Ballwin, Affton, Maryland Heights, Hazelwood, Webster Groves, Brentwood, Lemay, Bellefontaine Neighbors, Manchester, Town and Country, Ferguson, Glendale, Creve Coeur, Maplewood, Bridgeton, Ladue, Jennings, Saint Ann. Jefferson County: Arnold, Festus, Murphy, Barnhart, De Soto, Fenton, Byrnes Mill. St. Charles County: O'Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters, Wentzville, Lake St. Louis, Weldon Spring. Franklin County: Washington, Union, Sullivan, Pacific, Saint Clair. Warren County: Warrenton, Wright City. Lincoln County: Troy, Elsberry, Moscow Mills. Boone County: Columbia. Randolph County: Moberly, Huntsville. Southern Illinois.

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Helping St. Louis area residents with personal injury, workers' compensation & insurance appeals/disputes.