The Foundation of Your Case: You and Your Doctor
In a New York Workers’ Compensation or Social Security Disability case, the most powerful evidence isn't what you say—it’s what your doctor documents. At Troy & Eaton, LLP, we believe that a strong partnership between the patient and the medical provider is the only way to ensure a successful outcome.
Why Your Medical Provider is Key
To win your case, we must prove three things through medical evidence:
Causation: That your injury was directly caused by your job.
Disability Degree: The exact percentage (e.g., 50%, 100%) that your injury prevents you from working.
Necessity of Care: That your treatments, surgeries, or medications are required for your recovery.
Without consistent medical reports (submitted at least every 90 days), the insurance carrier can—and often will—stop your lost wage benefits.
How to Manage Your Relationship with Your Doctor
To help AttorneyEaton win your case, follow these three rules at every medical appointment:
Be Specific: Don't just say "it hurts." Explain how it hurts and exactly which work tasks you can no longer perform.
Mention Your Job: Remind your doctor at every visit that the injury happened at work so it is recorded in every single progress note.
Stick to the Plan: Gaps in treatment are the #1 reason insurance companies deny claims. Always attend follow-ups, even if you feel "fine" that day.