If your injury has happened on the job due to an accident, chemical exposure, repetitive motion, or other circumstance, you are eligible to file a Workers’ Compensation claim in Austin, TX. Time is of the essence in filing, so it’s important you know what injuries are covered by this government-mandated program.
Let’s talk about what a Workers’ Comp is, what injuries are covered, and where you can file the claim.
What is The Purpose of Workers’ Compensation?
The Workers’ Compensation program provides payment of lost wages, medical bills, rehabilitation programs, and death benefits for employees who are injured on the job or become sick as a direct result of circumstances or exposures in the workplace. The US Department of Labor’s Office of Workers’ Compensation oversees injuries to federal employees, and individual states have Workers’ Comp boards that enforce employment laws and expedite claims related to worker injury and rehabilitation.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says that 2.8 million nonfatal injuries or medical conditions occur in the workplace annually. These injuries affect employees’ income and workplaces’ productivity.
People wishing to file a Workers’ Compensation claim must notify their employer of the injury and provide documentation from health care providers regarding the nature of the problem and the proposed treatment plan.
Kinds Of Injuries Covered by Workers’ Compensation
While programs vary from state to state, here are the types of problems covered by federal- and state-specific Workers’ Comp laws:
- Puncture wounds and lacerations
- Burns and chemical exposure
- Amputations
- Bruising
- Concussions
- Fractures, sprains, and strains
- Joint dislocation
- Rotator cuff tears
- Ligament and tendon tears
- Plantar fasciitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
However, there are other injuries that happen in the workplace but do not qualify for Workers’ Comp benefits. They are:
- Mental health disorders and self-harm
- Injuries related to fighting or non-adherence to workplace safety rules
- Injuries related to criminal actions on the job
Find Out More About Workers’ Compensation in Manor, TX
Endeavor Physical Therapy & Wellness in Austin, TX, delivers PT, OT, and hand therapy services for qualified workers. The on-site team delivers:
- Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) for return to work
- Outline what job tasks you may safely do and what modifications you may need to your workplace
- Improvement of range of motion, balance, grip strength, etc.
Additionally, our experienced therapists provide reports needed to fulfill your claim requirements. They recommend ways to make the workplace safer for workers and more efficient, too.
If you have begun the Workers’ Compensation process with your physician, call Endeavor Physical Therapy & Wellness. We will help you with your claim and get you on the road to wellness and function.
We have four locations in Austin, TX, and others in Round Rock, Manor, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Bee Cave, and Hutto. For any queries, call us today at (512) 886-7110, or request your visit online.
