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  "name": "Can I choose my own doctor for my workers' comp injury in California?",
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      "name": "Can I choose my own doctor for my workers' comp injury in California?",
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      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "text": "In California, your ability to choose your own doctor for a workers' compensation injury depends on whether you pre-designated a personal physician before your injury. If you pre-designated, you can see that doctor immediately. If not, your employer or their insurance company initially has the right to select the treating physician for a certain period, usually 30 days. After this period, you generally gain the right to change doctors. It is important to communicate your medical needs and preferences clearly.",
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        "description": "In California, you can choose your own doctor if you pre-designated one before your injury. Otherwise, your employer's chosen doctor treats you initially, then you may switch."
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  "description": "In California, you can choose your own doctor if you pre-designated one before your injury. Otherwise, your employer's chosen doctor treats you initially, then"
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