As a last-mile USPS worker, you may be asked to undergo major surgery in order to prove that you were not only injured but also that you qualify for federal workers’ compensation. These surgeries often target sensitive areas such as the knee, shoulder, or even the spinal cord and have no guarantee of success. It is therefore understandable why some USPS workers who get injured while on the job as last-mile letter carriers would feel a sense of trepidation when it comes to acquiescing to OWCP’s requests for surgery.

In addition, these surgeries are often ethical black holes where the surgeon is more often than not motivated by a huge check from OPM or the federal government, and should you refuse to have this surgery done, OWCP will send an unreasonable refusal letter and proceed to either reduce or suspend your wage-loss compensation benefits under 5 U.S.C. §8123.

For the average injured USPS last mile worker, there may not seem to be a way out of this, but if you’re reading this, you’re certainly not average; these bad-faith actions of OWCP can absolutely be fought and reversed and you can have your benefits reinstated as a USPS last mile worker with a severe injury – read on to find out how our best federal workers’ compensation attorneys facilitate this on your behalf, regardless of where you are in the country.

Are you looking for the best federal workers’ compensation attorney? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338   if you are an injured USPS last-mile worker who got hurt on the job and are looking to have your schedule award processed in the shortest amount of time possible. The experienced, aggressive, and compassionate federal workers’ compensation lawyers at McCready Law have helped thousands of injured USPS workers get compensated after suffering an on-the-job injury or developing a work-related health condition.

At McCready Law, we understand and empathize with the fact that you may not have the financial ability to hire a lawyer to help expedite your claim, which is why we are pleased to announce that we offer flexible monthly payment plans that we can discuss and come to an agreement on so you can start your federal workers’ compensation journey immediately without having to worry about lawyer’s fees.

We work closely with a team of experts in making sure your injuries and the circumstances surrounding them are appropriately investigated, and that your injuries demonstrate causation, with your medical report being robust and replete with objective medical evidence, demonstrating that your fall was indeed caused by an external factor beyond your control.

Additionally, our fees are reviewed by OPM to ensure they are not only reasonable but that they match industry standards. If you suffered a fall while on duty as a USPS last-mile worker, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation – our intake team is standing by.

Can’t I just Say No to Surgery as an Injured USPS Last Mile Worker?

It is important to note that a simple NO will not suffice when you’re an injured USPS worker looking to get out of potentially dangerous or risky surgery. In order to have a valid claim, it must be determined that the surgery and its request is unreasonable.

This is especially true if the surgery involves:

1. Unusual or extraordinary risk, such as risk of paralysis or a high mortality rate
2. Doubt regarding its success or the expected success percentage rate
3. Concrete evidence that the surgery isn’t necessary or will not cure your underlying injury

Evidence is Everything in Federal Workers’ Compensation Claims

OPM respects a preponderance of the evidence, so to speak, in all matters of federal workers’ compensation. To this end, we can help you initiate an independent second and even third medical opinion if needed by an independent, board-certified specialist who will review all records so as to issue a formal analysis. If they are able to show, using sound medical arguments, that they disagree with the OWCP-appointed physician’s medical opinion, you won’t be forced to undergo the surgery.

In addition, we will help you acquire informed, written consent from the OWCP surgeon, where they will indicate the exact success rate for your specific condition as well as the full list of complications and the related probabilities of occurring, their personal complication rate, and the outcomes data for their technique. Should they be reluctant to provide this data in writing, we can use their refusal to argue your case.

What’s the End Game?

OWCP and OPM are terrified of sophisticated federal workers’ compensation claimants since your actions through us may establish a legal or administrative precedent. In this event, they may opt to restart your wage-loss benefits. Worst case scenario, however, is that if there is a stalemate with regard to surgical intervention, OWCP may opt to provide you with a final substantial schedule award, which is a lump sum amount for permanent impairment, leaving you with more than enough to take care of your health for the foreseeable future.

Best Nationwide Federal OWCP Attorneys — Call Us Today!

If OWCP is pressuring you to undergo a major surgery for a work-related injury and threatening your benefits if you refuse, do not respond alone. The procedural window is short, and a misstep can cost you your financial lifeline. McCready Law has your back — simply give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to speak with an attorney who understands the high-stakes medical and legal calculus of the surgical refusal battle. The call is 100% FREE. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.