Dr. John Ruch, DC Getting hurt on the job can be a very frustrating experience. Not only are you hurt, and your job and income may be impacted, but your daily routine and life activities can be seriously disrupted. You are basically forced to trust that your employer is going help you heal and get back to work as quick as possible (because let’s face it, they are the experts here). At face value, it makes sense that the company should help you heal and get back to work, but at what point do you start to think about getting a second opinion? What are some indications that you might need to take a more proactive role in your own recovery and get some outside legal assistance? Based on my +30-year career of working with patients of who have been hurt on the job, here are a couple points that should cause you to stop and think. 1. My employer is requiring me too see the company physician This can be a normal first step ...