Legal Question in Workers Comp in Wisconsin

Patients rights under Workers Compensation
If one treating doctor recommends back surgery for a work injury,and I refuse surgery, what consequences does that have in regards to any settlement or TTD payments from workers comp. I prefer conservative treatment(chiropractic) (second treating doctor).
Example; with surgery-able to resume past employment.
Without surgery- disabled from past and possibly any employment.

Asked on 10/05/00, 1:44 pm

JAY Nixon nixon law offices

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Re: Patients rights under Workers Compensation

Back related injuries can be major claims, due to the

fact that compensation is available for loss of future

earning capacity, unlike an injury to a limb, etc.

You therefore should have legal counsel to assist in

this decision. Penalties are possible for failure

to cooperate with treatment. Send a private e-mail for further detail

Answered on 11/06/00, 7:14 am

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