WORK INJURIES

What To Do If You’ve Sustained a Work Injury

If you are dealing with pain from a workplace injury, you should first contact your physician and schedule an appointment so he or she can assess the situation. Then, you should contact your HR department and file a full report. Be sure to ask questions about your company’s worker’s compensation policy. Worker’s compensation can be a great way to cover some of the medical expenses that result from your injury, and it can replace lost wages if you’re out of work for an extended period of time. In order for you to be eligible for workman’s comp, you must be injured performing a task directly related to work, either on or off of the company premises.

Treatment and Rehabilitation for Work Injuries

If you have been injured in a workplace accident that has left you hurting, the specialists at AICA Orthopedics have the diagnostic equipment and know-how to help resolve your pain. Our team has access to state-of-the-art technology, including X-rays to assess your skeletal damage, MRIs that give a picture of what your soft tissue injuries look like, and CT scans which round out the composite images of your combined injuries. With them, we can quickly determine the extent of your injuries and develop a treatment plan that is right for your individualized needs. A correct and comprehensive diagnosis is key to the success of your treatment so call our office and make an appointment today. Time is a key component to a successful recovery and to ensuring worker’s compensation is received. Allow our doctors to get you back to work as quickly and painlessly as possible after your work injury.

Causes of Workplace Injuries and Prevention

Work injuries can occur to anyone in any profession, but there are certain lines of work that lend themselves to a higher rate of workplace incidents. Some professions entail a certain level of danger simply by their nature. First responders like firefighters, police, and EMT’s carry the highest level of risk. Next are those who need to travel in large vehicles as a means of accomplishing their work, such as those in the transportation and shipping industries. Manufacturing and production workers are more likely to sustain injuries because of their close proximity to heavy machinery and equipment. Maintenance and construction workers are also at a greater risk than most because of their work with power tools and usage of ladders and other equipment that requires extra vigilance.

Employing simple precautions in your everyday work can prevent many workplace incidents.

• Take breaks throughout your workday or shift
• Avoid twisting or bending when you need to lift heavy objects
• Don’t leave heavy objects up high where they will need to be moved frequently
• Always keep an eye on the goings-on around you; equipment that is currently functioning, machines being used, etc.
• Wear proper protection and safety gear
• Keep workspaces clean-free of spills and flooring that is in disrepair

No matter how much emphasis is placed on prevention and safety, accidents will occur and injuries will arise. If you or someone you know is injured in the course of regular work, contact the doctors and specialists at AICA Orthopedics today to begin your journey to recovery.