What is your employer’s responsibility?

It is the employer’s responsibility to pay for reasonable medical care for an employee's work-related injury or disease.  This includes necessary first aid and emergency services, and treating physicians, surgeons and hospitals of your choice.  The employer is also required to pay for necessary physical, mental, and vocational rehabilitation treatment programs that assist in the employee's recovery and return to work.

 

What type of job related injuries are covered under workers’ compensation?

 All types of injuries are covered under workers’ compensation including:

• Knee injuries

• Shoulder injuries

• Back injuries

• Neck injuries

• Sight and hearing loss

• Heart attack

 

It also includes injuries sustained by repetitive use of a part of the body such as repetitive stress disorders and carpal tunnel syndrome.  Pre-existing conditions which are aggravated by your employment may also be covered.

 

What should you do if you are injured at work?

If you are injured, notify the employer immediately, either orally or in writing.  Seek medical attention immediately.  You have the right to choose your own doctor.  Call us so you can get the money you deserve.

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