You Need To See A Doctor In A D.C. Workers’ Compensation Case
If you get hurt at work, seeing a doctor is one of the most important things you can do for your health and your workers’ compensation case. Even if the injury does not seem that serious at first, or you think you can keep working, going to the doctor can make a big difference.
In D.C., you can choose your own doctor. You do not have to see the doctor the insurance company wants you to see.
Consecuencias de evitar la atención médica
However, we often meet people who suffer serious work injuries and still avoid getting medical help. Some even go to the hospital right after the accident, get told to take time off, follow up with a doctor, start physical therapy, or consider surgery, but never do it. Skipping this kind of follow up and aftercare can hurt both your health and your workers comp case.
Retos en urgencias
Here’s why this avoidance can pose significant problems. ER rooms tend to be chaotic, with their primary focus on determining whether you need to stay in the hospital or if you can go home. While they may perform X-rays, these tests often don’t reveal certain injuries, such as herniated discs or torn ligaments. Additionally, you won’t receive extensive treatment there, just some short-term pain meds and perhaps a note stating that you can’t work for a couple of days.
Si ya has ido a urgencias por una lesión laboral y se lo has contado a tu empresa o has rellenado un informe, es un paso positivo. Sin embargo, es mejor no hablar todavía con el representante de compensación de trabajadores o proporcionar una declaración. Suele ser demasiado pronto para eso, y podrían intentar denegar o retrasar su reclamación válida de indemnización por accidente de trabajo.
Búsqueda de una evaluación médica temprana
You need a doctor to confirm that you cannot work. Even if you think the pain will go away soon, it is important to get checked right away. Seeing a doctor early helps you understand the real injury and protects you if it turns out to be more serious than you thought.
Talk To Attorney Frank Kearney
If you have questions about your work injury or workers’ compensation claim, Attorney Frank Kearney can help you understand your options. Schedule a free consultation or call 202-393-3320.