gonadman

Thanks for the time you spend answering these questions. I have a general question regarding workers comp.

Here in PA, an injured employee must see the posted worker comp health care provider for 90 days after an accident before they can see thier personal physician unless they are discharged first.

I'm a health care provider and a patient came to me after a work accident. He had seen the worker comp physician a couple times and was basically told nothing was wrong and was discharged(in writing)

I evaluated him and after finding multiple untreated injuries, including a fractured hip and herniated disc, treated him extensively until he was able to work again.

Problem is the insurer refused to pay any of the sizeable medical bills he incurred with me, claiming I am not the worker comp physician. The patients attorney assures me he is working toward a settlement but several years has passed and it is obvious that paying my bills are last on his list of priorities.

I'm wondering what the best recourse at this time is. I'm thinking about filing a civil suit against the insurance company, as the total bill is below the limits set in that type of case, but I know that even if I prevail, there is no avenue to enforce the judgement. I also worry that a statute of limitations exists as this case is now about 4 yrs old.

I would appreciate any advice you can give in this situation

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