Will my family doctor play any role in helping me with my claim?
Summary
In this video, viewers learn about the essential role of family doctors in coordinating treatment for personal injury patients. While family doctors assist with specialist appointments and medication management, they may not be fully aware of the legal aspects of insurance benefits. The video emphasizes the importance of ensuring that doctors have the necessary information to help maximize patient benefits. Preszler Injury Lawyers offers support in guiding medical professionals through the complexities of personal injury claims. For further assistance, viewers are encouraged to contact 1-800-JUSTICE.
Transcription
Insurers often take the position that if people recover and are able to get back to work, they will push for a graduated return to work or a work hardening plan to try to get you off their books. Their idea is that they can prove you are able to ease back into things after the two-year mark. They take the position that there is a job out there for everyone and that it is simply a matter of retraining.
The challenge for people is to prove how their disability prevents them from working day after day, week after week, and month after month. Many people may be able to get through a day, but they struggle when having to juggle the totality of the demands of the job.