"Injured On The Job?"
Millions of Americans each year, get hurt on the job; it’s inevitable and many times, unavoidable. But if we know our rights and responsibilities, we can avoid the frustration, upset, and stress that often occurs while we are trying to get well and back to work.
Few things are as important to you as your employment, and more so, the income it provides you. Without that income, mortgages or rents soon don't get paid, food doesn’t get put on the table, and life can become very stressful, very fast. And few things are worse than financial stress.
And when you' re hurt at work, and unable to work, the workers compensation insurance carrier becomes your income source; making you feel like they have great power over you. That too is stressful.
Especially When They Don't Pay You, Or Deny You What You Want!
Injured Workers Have Rights Protected By The Workers’ Compensation System
The workers' compensation system provides benefits if you become injured or ill from your job. Workers' compensation covers injuries or illnesses caused or made worse by work or the workplace. Workers' compensation does not cover self-inflicted injuries or injuries caused by intoxication. You do not have to prove that the accident or illness was your employer's fault or that it was not your fault.
Workers' compensation:
- pays for reasonably necessary chiropractic care related to the injury;
- pays compensation for part of your wage loss or inability to earn a full income;
- pays compensation for permanent loss of use of or loss of body function;
- pays benefits to dependents for a work-related death; pays for vocational rehabilitation services if you cannot return to the job or to the employer you had before your injury.
Worker's Compensation Studies Have Shown Fewer Lost Work Days And/Or Lower Costs With Chiropractic Care Vs. Medical Care.
The Utah Worker's Compensation Board study compared worker's compensation patients with identical diagnoses. Over 3000 cases were studied. Here are some of the results:
- Doctors of Chiropractic costs were less than for medical care.
- Medical care averaged ten times the cost of chiropractic care.
- Chiropractic care results in fewer surgeries!1
Did You Know?…
- You may receive treatment for up to five years following an injury in many cases, and in some instances, even if your claim has been “closed.” (I once had an adjuster tell me, “But Doctor, that file is closed.”…So I said, “Well, open it!”)
- If your current symptoms are from the injury, even if it was in 1995, 1996, and so on, you may be entitled to re-open your claim for treatment. I have had to do this for patients when their condition progressively got worse or when their current condition is from a flare-up of an older injury.
In case you don’t already know, my name is Dr. Joseph Vistitsky, an authority in the accurate documentation and appropriate care of work-related injuries.
For over 10 years, I’ve been very successful in treating:
- CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
- WRIST/HAND INJURIES
- LOW BACK INJURIES
- NECK INJURIES
- OTHER INDUSTRIAL-RELATED INJURIES
- AUTO ACCIDENT INJURIES
It has been both my experience and frustration that injured workers are often denied benefits they are entitled to; including things like…
- Appropriate health care by a doctor experienced in working within the worker’s compensation system and successfully caring for work-related injuries
- Vocational Rehabilitation (job re-training)
- Disability Benefits
“My staff and I understand the worker’s compensation system!”
They have been personally trained on all aspects of work-related injuries.
My “in-office” Worker’s Compensation Case Manager, “Lana”, has been with us over 5 years.
Lana is the black belt who will fight for your rights! She has attended several continuing education seminars on worker’s compensation. For example, when she gets on the phone or sends a letter, she often will quote the labor code that applies to the situation at hand. She will be your advocate to ensure your medical benefits are provided.
If you have been injured and would like a free consultation, second opinion, or need care for your injury, call one of my offices and I will be happy to help you. You do NOT need pre-authorization from the insurance company, and you do NOT need to call them first.
PHONE: 847.870.7980