12-17-2012, 08:36 PM
I was injured over 2 yrs ago here in Cali. I went back to work full time without restriction over a year ago. I see the workers comp doc every few months just for follow up. I had an atty in the beginning and dismissed him because I didn't want to pursue a case just wanted to get well and return to work. He filed a lien. About a year ago the doctor said I was P&S. About 6 months ago the adjuster requested me to see a QME. They agreed with most but not all of what my doc said so they sent me some money as part of a permanent disability. To get the remainder, the QME would need to concur with my MD on my injury.
I called the adjuster and said I do not wish to receive any more monies. I do not wish to seek medical from them. I just want out of workers comp and be at peace at my job without worry of a QME writing a work restriction for me on his report and then I am out of a job. I said I do not want to see the QME. The employer's attorney filed a motion to compel me to see the QME and the court agreed. The adjuster tells me they can't allow me to drop my case or allow me to skip out on the QME because of this lien.
How can they force me to see this QME when I do not want anything from Workers Comp but to get out of it. Please advise on what I need to do. From what I understand, my doctors have been paid thus far so I don't need to worry about that at least. The adjuster keeps referring to this ex attorney wanting his cut. If I don't want anything, how can he expect anything. Not sure what I need to do or can do, please advise.
I called the adjuster and said I do not wish to receive any more monies. I do not wish to seek medical from them. I just want out of workers comp and be at peace at my job without worry of a QME writing a work restriction for me on his report and then I am out of a job. I said I do not want to see the QME. The employer's attorney filed a motion to compel me to see the QME and the court agreed. The adjuster tells me they can't allow me to drop my case or allow me to skip out on the QME because of this lien.
How can they force me to see this QME when I do not want anything from Workers Comp but to get out of it. Please advise on what I need to do. From what I understand, my doctors have been paid thus far so I don't need to worry about that at least. The adjuster keeps referring to this ex attorney wanting his cut. If I don't want anything, how can he expect anything. Not sure what I need to do or can do, please advise.
