Typically, no you cannot see your own doctor. Under New Jersey law, when you report your injury, your employer is required to refer you to a company doctor for “authorized treatment.” New Jersey Workers’ Compensation is a managed case system. You must get only authorized treatment. If you go to your own doctor, you will be responsible for the bill.
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