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Work Injuries
Have you been Injured at Work or in an Auto Accident while traveling for your employer?
You as a taxpaying worker may be covered by workers compensation insurance. If your employer has workers comp insurance, then you are entitled to the extensive medical care that is required to treat your injury. You may also qualify for compensation during your time off from work. If your employer is not covered by workers compensation, you may still be entitled to medical care. Since the laws dealing with workers compensation can be so complicated, don't add to your stress, just call us and speak to one of our expert staff, who is waiting to help you today!
We have an excellent network of Physicians and Therapist to refer you to in case we can not help you with your specific condition, our primary goal is to get you to feeling the best you can.
We can assist you in completing the
first report of injury paperwork.
What is Workers Compensation?
Workers' Compensation is a term used by the State, your employer and your doctor
to describe the process of care to be taken when you are injured at work. This
is much different than an injury from a sport or leisure activity. When you are
injured at work from a fall, lifting or over-exertion, the first step is to
report it to your supervisor. Your human resources department will produce
Workers' Comp papers that you and your employer sign, then bring to our office,
starting a claim with your employer's insurance company. Our doctors are
certified with the bureau of workers compensation to do a comprehensive examination and treatment that is specific to your injuries. We will attempt to treat you so that you may return to work as soon as possible.
Can I change my current doctor?
You may be able to change treating doctors. It depends upon the type of insurance that your employer has and how many other doctors that you have already seen. Because of the complexity of work comp rules you may need assistance with the paperwork. You will also need to have the signature of the doctor to whom you are changing.
If you are not satisfied with your current doctor or care, speak with our staff or one of the doctors to receive information specific to your situation. In most instances you will be able to change doctors.
We offer a no-cost, no-commitment consultation for you to visit our clinic and get a feel for the degree of care you will receive if you decide to use us for your health care, consider it like interviewing the doctor, after all it is your health and only you are responsible for it.
Useful Facts about Workers' Compensation
1. You have your own choice of treating doctor. (This means you go to who you choose.)
2. If you go to the emergency room or to the company doctor, it is not considered your choice of treating doctor.
3. You cannot be fired for reporting an on-the-job injury.
4. You have up to 30 days from the date of your injury to report it to your employer.
5. You havea limited time to file a claim.
6. Once notified, your employer is required to notify the insurance carrier within ten (10) days.
7. You may be entitled to receive lifetime medical benefits.
8. You may also receive temporary income benefits (TIBs) if you are unable to work due to your on-the-job injury.
9.You may be able to apply for reimbursement from your insurance company for travel costs if you live more than 20 miles from the office of your treating doctor. |
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