In South Carolina workers’ compensation cases, your employer or their insurance carrier control which doctor is authorized to treat your work injury. Your personal doctor’s opinion may still be helpful during your claim, but only treatment by your assigned workers’ compensation medical provider will be covered. That means you will be responsible for paying any costs incurred with your personal doctor. If you believe the authorized doctor is overlooking symptoms or releasing you too soon, do not simply ignore the restrictions or switch providers without guidance. Ask about a second opinion, a change of physician, or other steps to protect your medical care. We help clients with this exact scenario every day.