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I have been released by my primary treating physician, but I am still in a great deal of pain. May I go to another doctor for more treatment?

Generally not. Once you are released by your treating physician you may not obtain more treatment unless the doctor has specifically indicated that you require further treatment or a second opinion doctor recommends treatment.

If you are not represented by an attorney, you should contact the insurance company upon your release and request a list of doctors from which you may select one to obtain a second opinion. This is referred to as a qualified medical examination.

If you do have an attorney, your attorney will agree with the insurance company on which doctor to send you to. This is called an agreed medical examination. Your future medical care will be determined by the opinion of this doctor.

Important: If your case deals with personal injury (automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, medical or legal malpractice) or workers' compensation cases (accidents at work) and deals with California law, you can reach us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week just by calling 1-800-LAW-TALK, from anywhere in the United States, for a free consultation.

By the way, don't be scared, but the California Workers' Compensation law requires us to tell you that:
"Making a false or fraudulent workers' compensation claim is a felony subject up to 5 years in prison or a fine of up to $50,000 or double the value of the fraud, whichever is greater, or by both imprisonment and fine."

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