North American Rockwell v. Matthews

BERRY, Justice:

The insurer of the employer furnished claimant medical care for an injury sustained December 12, 1968, within the purview of the Workmen’s Compensation Law, during the interval from the date of injury to November 19, 1969, when claimant was apparently discharged with a permanent partial disability evaluation. Claimant sought authorization for further medical treatment, by Dr. P., a medical practitioner of her choice. Claimant testified that the employer’s insurer, through its agent, Mr. West, agreed to defray the expense of treatment by Dr. P. The claim adjuster, Mr. West,…