You can, and quite often your primary care provider is the quarterback of your care with respect to your work-related injury. But if your injury requires specialized treatment—whether from an orthopedic surgeon, neurologist, or another specialist—you are still entitled to any care that is reasonable, necessary, and related to your work injury, and the workers’ compensation insurance company must approve and pay for it. If they deny the referral or treatment, we know how to take action on your behalf and how quickly we can get it resolved. For further clarity on your medical rights, you can review our Rhode Island workers’ compensation lawyers resource or visit the RI workers’ comp benefits. You may also want to explore related topics like what happens when treatment is denied or how medical providers influence your case.

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