If you are injured at work or as a result of someone else’s actions or negligence and you are at all considering filing for injury compensation, you are going to need to have your injuries assessed and documented by a licensed professional. While that may sound easy enough, there are some things to keep in mind during the course of your medical care to help the process along. In today’s blog, we share some tips for managing your medical care when injury compensation is on the line.
Medical Exam And Injury Compensation
In order to be granted compensation for your injuries, you must prove that valid injuries exist, and that starts with a visit to a medical provider’s office. Here’s what you’ll want to keep in mind in regards to your medical care:
1. Get Prompt Care – Don’t wait weeks or months to be seen by a physician after an accident. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to collect compensation for your injuries. Waiting suggests to the insurance company that your injuries are not all that serious, or that perhaps they were not the result of the car accident. Don’t leave any doubt as to the nature of your injuries. Seek out medical care within the first 48 hours after the accident.
2. Physician Of Your Choosing – If you are seeking compensation for a work injury, it’s possible that your company will try to have you visit a specific provider that has a history of minimizing the true extent of a person’s injuries. Know that you have the right to seek an evaluation from a medical provider of your choosing, so pick someone you trust that has experience providing independent medical exams after work or personal injuries. If you do not know where to turn for care, ask your injury lawyer for a recommendation, as they will be familiar with some thorough and honest doctors.
3. Request Copies – Copies of your medical records can make it easier for you or your lawyer to develop a compensation claim. Don’t be afraid to request copies of your medical records from your provider. Admission records, medical evaluations and imaging results (X-rays, MRIs or CT scans) are all helpful documents that can assist your lawyer in building an airtight case.
4. Follow Their Instructions – It’s also imperative that you follow your doctor’s recommendations when it comes to your care guidelines. If they tell you not to return to work or to avoid certain activities during your recovery, mind those restrictions. If the insurance company gets wind that you are not following your doctor’s instructions or you aren’t attending your physical therapy sessions, they may deny your claim or stop making payments on an approved claim. Heed your doctor’s advice so as not to cause any additional issues for your claim.
5. Document Your Medical-Related Expenses – Finally, you can earn compensation for expenses related to your medical care. While you’ll be reimbursed for medical bills you incur as a result of valid injuries, you can also earn compensation for other out-of-pocket expenses you incur during the course of your care. If you need to purchase medical supplies that have been recommended by your physician, you have travel expenses getting to and from appointments or you have to miss work in order to receive care, all of these items may be compensable in your claim, so document these expenses and share them with your lawyer.
If you do all of these things and you trust your compensation claim to the team at Hey Workers, we know you’ll be happy with the results. For more information, or for assistance building or winning your injury claim, reach out to the team at Hey Workers today at (844) 439-9675.
