Sorenson v. Merit Electrical
Sorenson v. Merit Electrical
Opinion of the Court
The employer appeals an Office of Workers’ Compensation Court (WCC) judgment that authorizes the claimant to
We agree with the WCC. Louisiana Revised Statute 23:1121(B) provides, in pertinent part, that the employee shall have the right to select one treating physician in any field or specialty. Louisiana Revised Statute 23:1121(B) further provides that the employee is not required to obtain approval for change to a treating physician in another field or specialty.
Therefore, we affirm the judgment of the WCC. This summary opinion is issued in compliance with Uniform Court of Appeal Rule 2-16.2 and the cost of this appeal is assessed against the defendant/appellant.
AFFIRMED.
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