Q: After an offshore injury, am I required to see only company-approved doctors?

Posted by: rzehl
May 13, 2008
Topic: Maritime & Jones Act FAQ

A: No, injured offshore workers are not required to see only company-approved doctors. You are free to select a doctor of your choice. In some cases, company doctors will try and force you back to work before you are ready or may even avoid performing necessary tests that may reveal the true extent of an injury. It is important to remember that if a doctor works for your employer, his ultimate loyalty will most likely be to that employer, not you. That is why it is important for you to select a doctor with whom you are comfortable.

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