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Brian Phillip Vassallo
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Practice Area
- Workers' Compensation
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Florida
- The Florida Bar
- ID Number: 151114
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Education
- Stetson University College of Law
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Professional Associations
- Florida State Bar # 151114
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Certifications
- Board Certified in Workers' Compensation Law
- The Florida Bar
Legal Answers
14 Questions Answered
- Q. Got injured working under the table, insurance denied claim. What can I do?
- A: Regardless of how you were paid, if you were injured on the job, you may still be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Even if the employer failed to secure work comp insurance coverage for you, you may be able to pursue a claim directly against the employer. I recommend talking with an attorney that specializes in workers' compensation matters to discuss your options and potential pursuit of a claim in more detail.
- Q. Can I get a second opinion for a worker's comp claim in Florida after therapy and develop a deformity?
- A: As a general rule, work comp selects the injured worker's treating doctor. Second opinions with your own doctor is not permitted. An Independent Medical Evaluation is likely available if you are unhappy with your current treating doctor. Also, an injured worker is entitled to a one time change in doctors. Work comp must respond to a written request for a change in doctors within 5 days. Otherwise, the injured worker can select the treating doctor of his/her choice. Since the employer offered you another doctor, you may want/need to be evaluated by that doctor. I recommend you contact an attorney that specializes in workers' compensation law to discuss your situation further.
- Q. Can I get a second opinion from my own doctor for a worker's comp claim?
- A: An injured worker is unable to obtain a "second opinion" on their own but they may obtain an independent medical evaluation ("IME"). The IME is not a treating physician but should be able to provide an opinion regarding diagnoses and treatment recommendations. There are certain notice requirements that must be followed if the injured worker obtains an IME. An injured worker could also request, in writing, a one time change in doctors. If more than 5 days go by without a response from work comp, the injured worker can choose the treating doctor. However, if work comp responds to the written request within 5 days, work comp once again is able to select the new doctor. ... Read More
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