Dr. Yura Stoly, M.D., has been caring for injured workers for over 25 years. If you get injured at work, here are some important facts to know:
If you or someone you know has had any workplace accident, big or small, you are likely entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Examples of workplace injuries include:
- Fall from a scaffold
- Heavy machinery accident
- Falling objects
- Slip and fall
- Car accident
- Back injury from lifting a heavy box
After a workplace injury, it’s crucial to seek medical attention immediately, even if the injury seems minor. A doctor’s report right after the injury is a vital first step for a successful compensation claim. Ensure you see a doctor certified by New York State to treat Workers’ Compensation patients. Seeing a non-certified doctor can invalidate your claim. Your doctor’s reports, filed with your insurance company and the Workers’ Compensation Board, are key to your claim. Always keep your reports updated before any hearing. Regular treatment is essential to establish your case and ensure payment.
To receive workers’ compensation benefits, you must prove the injury, illness, or disability arose from your job and that you gave adequate notice to your employer. You can file a claim up to two years after the accident, so always inform your doctor about the cause of your injury. A medical report linking the injury to your job is necessary for the Workers’ Compensation Board to consider your case.
Occupational Diseases
Occupational diseases, caused by the specific nature of a job over time, are also covered by workers’ compensation. For example, a wrist injury from long-term computer use is considered an occupational disease. If your disability prevents you from working, regular visits to a Workers’ Compensation Certified doctor are required to prove the disability through medical reports.
Remember, treatment for work-related injuries is at no cost, and you can be compensated for time off work with proper documentation. Even after returning to work, you can continue to receive treatment for free if all paperwork is correctly handled. Dr. Stoly and his referred specialists are certified to treat Workers’ Compensation patients and ensure meticulous documentation so every injured worker receives proper compensation quickly. Dr. Stoly’s goal is to help patients regain health and return to work promptly, with accurate and timely documentation to secure appropriate compensation.