Injured on the Job? Explore Our Workers' Compensation Services

If a person becomes injured or gets ill while on the job, their employer is legally obligated to report it. This is so people who experience this kind of issue can receive adequate compensation. In 2022, both injury and illness cases reported by employers increased from the previous year. 

The compensation provided to people who are injured or get sick while working is called workers’ compensation. While it is a program that requires a certain amount of legal compliance, there are also many things you can — and should — do to ensure you receive what you deserve. 

Injury and Health Urgent Care offers workers’ compensation services here at our San Antonio, Texas, clinic. Melissa Kempf, MD and Shannon Wait, DNP, APRN, FNP-C are dedicated to ensuring you get the treatment and help you require, should you experience a workplace injury or illness. 

Why you need a doctor after a workplace injury or illness 

If you are injured or become ill at work, it’s your employer’s legal obligation to report and manage the issue, and many employers do. However, some employers don’t worry as much about your health and needs as protecting the company. In some cases, concern over a lawsuit or other issues can put your injury and its effects to the back of your employer’s mind. 

You may not know if this is the case, which is why we recommend taking action immediately to protect your own interests. This includes seeing a provider like Dr. Kempf. She — and many other urgent care providers — understand the process of filing for workers’ compensation. In addition, they can help you determine just how serious the situation is. 

Seeing a doctor immediately is also important. If you wait too long, it can be harder for your provider to determine just how much of your condition was caused by your workplace injury or illness. If you seek treatment immediately, you can also get lots of advice on how to proceed. 

What we offer for workers’ compensation services 

We offer a number of beneficial services for those looking to seek workers’ compensation. First, we will ensure you get a medical assessment and discuss any and all side effects you might be experiencing post-injury. As previously stated, the sooner you do this, the easier it will be for us to determine what all is related. 

Next, we will properly document your injury or illness with our findings. The sooner this is done, the better as well. It’s also necessary to document everything in a workplace injury or illness situation, as the more documentation you have, the better it will help your case.

We also have the experience necessary to determine which documentation is important — to the point where we can help you learn which forms to fill out. We also have administrative employees who can get you in touch with legal counsel, should this be deemed necessary for your ability to obtain compensation. 

Don’t manage your workers’ compensation journey alone 

Going through this process can be tedious, nerve-wracking, and even discouraging. Without the proper support, some people even give up. This is dangerous, as workplace injuries and illnesses can often lead to severe side effects like long-term issues, disabilities, and death. With our help, you’ll find out what you need to do and have lots of assistance along the way.

To make an appointment to discuss workers’ compensation, call us at 210-879-3521. You can also make an appointment at our San Antonio, Texas, office online.