If you have been injured on the job it's very important that you seek prompt medical attention. Here's why. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average rate of work-related injuries is 2.8 per 100 full-time workers. With such … [Read more...] about Why You Shouldn’t Wait To Seek Medical Attention After a Work-Related Accident
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7 Things Your Workers Compensation Doctor Will Want to Know
After being injured at work, one of the most important parts of the claim process is seeing a doctor. As part of a neutral evaluation, you will be able to choose your doctor from a list that is generally provided by your employer. Here are 7 … [Read more...] about 7 Things Your Workers Compensation Doctor Will Want to Know
What to Do if Workers Compensation Denies Your Surgery
In some cases, the insurance company may deny certain procedures or treatments after a work-related injury. Worker’s compensation is supposed to cover all medical costs that relate to your work injury or illness. However, in some cases, the … [Read more...] about What to Do if Workers Compensation Denies Your Surgery
How Diagnostic Tests Can Affect Your Workers Compensation Claim
Diagnostic testing may be requested by the insurance company in order to confirm an injured worker’s diagnosis. Diagnostic testing is a process of evaluating a person’s medical status to either reach or confirm a diagnosis. Testing takes on … [Read more...] about How Diagnostic Tests Can Affect Your Workers Compensation Claim
What Can You Do If It’s Difficult To See A Doctor After Your Work Injury?
Workers' compensation laws are in place to make sure that Missouri injured workers can access life-saving medical treatment when needed. But what happens when access is reduced? This global health crisis, unfortunately, leaves many injured workers … [Read more...] about What Can You Do If It’s Difficult To See A Doctor After Your Work Injury?
My Workers Comp Doctor Is Not Really Helping Me. What Are My Options?
Missouri workers who are injured soon discover a string attached to their worker’s comp case: they are unable to choose their doctor. According to state laws, your employer has the right to choose the doctor who will be treating your worker’s comp … [Read more...] about My Workers Comp Doctor Is Not Really Helping Me. What Are My Options?