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Injuries That Qualify For Workers’ Compensation

Dec 13, 2024
You may know about workers’ compensation, but do you know what it covers and the types of injuries that may qualify? Check these facts about workers’ comp and see an urgent care doctor immediately if you believe yours is a work injury.

Workers’ compensation is a program that protects people who are harmed at or because of their jobs. 

This program can be challenging to navigate as you wonder whether your injury even qualifies for workers’ compensation or how to get help filing a claim.  

Fortunately, we’re available to answer these and any other questions you might have about the process.

Injury and Health Urgent Care offers treatment for urgent health matters, such as workers’ compensation or post-accident care. Time is often crucial to the recovery process, and how quickly you seek care may determine whether you’ll receive financial compensation for these issues. 

Melissa Kempf, MD, and Shannon Wait, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, want you to get the help you need post-injury. That’s why we offer plenty of treatment options and assistance with paperwork and other tasks related to workers’ compensation claims. 

But first things first – you need to know if your injury is covered under workers’ compensation.

Workers’ compensation injuries and how to identify them

Almost any injury you sustain while working is a potential workers’ compensation claim. 

For example, if you work in a kitchen, office, or warehouse and slip and fall, causing a back problem, it’s a workers’ compensation injury. However, a workers’ compensation claim isn’t always based on one specific event or injury. 

For instance, a person who experiences carpal tunnel syndrome from repeated activities through their job (such as overhead painting) can also file a claim.

When you’re trying to figure out if your issue qualifies, ask yourself whether you sustained an injury at or because of your job. You may have a claim whether your answer is “yes” or “maybe.” 

Typical workers’ comp injuries include: 

  • Eye strain
  • Hearing loss
  • Car accidents 
  • Toxic exposure
  • Burns and cuts
  • Fractures
  • Sprains 
  • Psychological health problems 

This is a partial list, but we want to give you an idea of how varied workplace injuries are. 

Why visiting an urgent care facility is important 

Even if you have a legitimate claim, going about the process the wrong way could jeopardize your compensation. 

That’s one reason we recommend you seek medical care immediately after getting injured or realizing your pain, stiffness, etc., could be job-related. Additionally, early care helps prevent future complications of an injury that isn’t treated correctly or quickly enough. 

At Injury and Health Urgent Care, we walk you through the process of getting treatment and filing your compensation claim. 

We know it can be difficult, sometimes even overwhelming. As such, we’ll not only make sure to document your needs and medical treatment but also help you find representation. 

Finally, we can help you avoid certain mistakes that cause problems for your claim. For instance, returning to work too early can sometimes threaten your claim process. 

In short, we’ll be there every step of the way to ensure you not only get better but receive the help to do so. 

Does my injury qualify for workers’ comp? 

The best way to find out is to ask. Let us help you today by providing any necessary treatment and support to get your claim underway. 

Our San Antonio, Texas, office specializes in helping people who have been injured at work. Schedule a visit today by calling the office or requesting an appointment online.