Top 5 Workers' Compensation Questions
If you are reading this, it's likely that you have been in a work related accident recently and have many questions. If that sounds like your situation, then you are in the right place!
Did you know that on average it takes 24-72 hours after an accident for signs of deep tissue injuries to appear?
Do you think that deep tissue injuries are the only kind of injuries after an accident that behave this way?
Then you should keep reading to learn:
- How to minimize the potential for long term issues to arise from your injuries while you still can.
- What specialized treatment is and where to get it.
- The ways getting treatment can help your personal injury claim.
- What conveniences are afforded to you in this process.
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BOOK APPOINTMENT BOOK APPOINTMENT1.) What is workers' compensation?
Workers' compensation is a type of insurance that helps protect businesses and their employees from financial harm when an employee is hurt on the job, or gets sick from a work related cause.
Workers' compensation is also commonly referred to as workman's compensation or workers' comp.
Regardless of which name you know it by, Workers' compensation is there to protect workers like yourself from the potentially devastating consequences of work-related injuries, as well as to sheild employers from business crippling damages from a workers' comp claim.
In summary:
- Workers' compensation is also known as workman's compensation, or workers' comp.
- Your specialists are aware of and experienced in treatments that non specialized physicians are not.
- When you meet with your specialist, they will create a specialized treatment plan utilizing their injury specific knowledge to help you recover faster.
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BOOK APPOINTMENT BOOK APPOINTMENT2.) What does workers' compensation cover?
Workers' compensation coverage varies based off of the policy that is used.
The most common things covered are:
- Medical expenses incured from the work related accident.
- Lost wages from time spent not being able to work.
- Ongoing cost of care if injuries require ongoing care.
- Funeral expenses for employees that die from a work-related accident or illness.
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BOOK APPOINTMENT BOOK APPOINTMENT3.) What should you do if hurt on the job?
When injured on the job, you should report the injury to your supervisor immediately.
Make sure when filing the report with your supervisor to include the date, time, and circumstances of the injury.
Every state has different injury reporting requirements, however it's always best to report the injury as soon as it happens or as soon as possible.
Job-related illnesses that worsen over time should also be reported upon recieving a diagnosis or as soon as realizing the injury or illness is job related.
In short:
- Report your injury or illness to a supervisor
- Include the date, time, and scenario of the injury or illness in the report.
- Report the injury or illness as soon as it happens or as soon as possible.
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BOOK APPOINTMENT BOOK APPOINTMENT4.) How do you file a workers' compensation claim?
When filing a workers' compensation claim time is of the essence, so make sure to report a workplace injury or illness if:
- You have been hurt in the workplace.
- You fell ill due to your work.
- You sustained an injury from work-related duties.
Make sure you get proper treatment if injured on the job, make sure to have someone call an ambulance or take you to the ER.
If you require time off from work to recover, the request should be approved by your employer.
Before you file a claim, you will need to collect some information. The type of information you will need to put together varies state by state.
Some general information you may need to include in filing your claim is:
- Company information such as account number, location, and policy number.
- Information on the injured party such as name, date of birth, address, phone number, social security number, age, gender, etc.
- Incident details such as date of incident, kind of injuries, exact body part injured, the cause of injury, estimated time off work you will take, anticipated return date, witnesses, etc.
Afer collecting all the necessary information, you should file the claim with your insurance company as soon as possible.
The process may differ depending on the state the company you work for is operating out of, some of these differences may includea time window for your employer to report the incident to their workers' compensation insurance carrier.
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BOOK APPOINTMENT BOOK APPOINTMENT5.) Can undocumented workers use workers' compensation?
In short the answer is YES!
Your immigration status DOES NOT prevent you from getting workers compensation benefits in Arizona.
According to Arizona law, employees are defined as "every person in the service of any employer ... including aliens and minors legally or illegally permitted to work for hire."
This means that you cannot be denied your workers' compensation claim due to your immigration status.
Your employer may have told you that because you are an undocumented worker you can't get workers' compensation benefits. This is NOT TRUE!
Using a fake identity or social security number is not a valid reason to deny you workers' compensation benefits.
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BOOK APPOINTMENT BOOK APPOINTMENTFrequently Asked Questions
Of course! Feel free to have whoever you like as your legal representative, we will work with whoever it is.
Our job is to take care of your medical needs while effectively documenting, and communicating with whoever your legal representative is for your claim.
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BOOK APPOINTMENT BOOK APPOINTMENTEvery recovery is dependant on the injuries sustained, and the way they are treated. Because of this it is important to have a team of specialists who have good communication, and understand what it is that your injuries need, as well as what documentation your legal team will need if you are in a suit.
You can rest easy as all the specialists you need are all working in close contact and proximity of each other, which means solid communication, less commuting around for treatments, and a more streamlined treatment process for you!
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BOOK APPOINTMENT BOOK APPOINTMENTThe answer to this question is: Absolutely!
There are a few nuances of working on a lien, and not every place knows them, or is happy to go through the hassle of setting them up
Because your medical needs are our utmost priority, you will find us going the extra mile to help navigate these nuances on your behalf so you can focus on getting better faster.
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BOOK APPOINTMENT BOOK APPOINTMENTIf you are like most people who have been in a bad accident, then you likely have a newfound fear of the activities that caused your injuries.
This is perfectly normal, so don't be afraid to speak to your specialists about it.
If this sounds like your situation, then ask your specialist about what psychiatry treatments are available to help heal your mind along with your body
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BOOK APPOINTMENT BOOK APPOINTMENTORTHOPEDICS
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Are you in need of a joint replacement, or are you looking for what kinds of joint would be best for you?
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Do you want to lower your risk of sports injury, recover from a sports related injury, or improve your performance?
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Are you looking to manage your pain better, or are you searching the source of your pain?
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PSYCHOLOGY
Do you struggle from trauma induced Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, or a Traumatic Brain Injury?
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PERSONAL INJURY
Were you injured in a wreck or on the job, do you need treatment, but don't know how to cover the cost?
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Are you looking for alternative treatments for managing your pain, or are curious if this is a good option for you?
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ORTHOPEDICS
Do you need orthopedic surgery, or are looking for a treatment plan catered to you?
Then click the blue bone or the contact button below now, to schedule a visit with your orthopod.
TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENT
Are you in need of a joint replacement, or are you looking for what kinds of joint would be best for you?
Then click the blue bone or the contact button below now, to see a physician.
SPORTS MEDICINE
Do you want to lower your risk of sports injury, recover from a sports related injury, or improve your performance?
Then click the blue running man or the contact button below now, to schedule a training session.
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Are you looking to manage your pain better, or are you searching the source of your pain?
Then click the blue medical hand or the contact button below now, to schedule a pain management visit.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Do you need physical therapy, or a custom tailored therapy plan?
Then click the blue heart or the contact button below now, to schedule a physical therapy session.
PSYCHOLOGY
Do you struggle from trauma induced Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, or a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Then click the blue brain or the contact button below now, to schedule a session with a psychologist.
PERSONAL INJURY
Were you injured in a wreck or on the job, do you need treatment but don't know how to cover the cost?
Then click the blue car wreck or the contact button below now to get treatment.
PRP & STEM CELL THERAPY
Are you looking for alternative treatments for managing your pain, or are curious if this is a good option for you?
Then click the blue vial or the contact button below now, to schedule your PRP or Stem Cell Treatment.
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