Work injuries, such as falls, slips, and muscle strains, can keep you from working. Filing a claim is essential for compensation.
Orthopaedic injuries that occur at work require specialist care for a successful outcome and shorter time off work. At Orthopaedic Specialists, Dr. Brandon Downs and his team offer FMLA and short-term disability help after a work injury.
Dr. Downs is an experienced orthopaedic surgeon who provides care for shoulder pain, meniscus tears, and joint injuries.
Unfortunately, orthopaedic injuries are a common occurrence in the workplace. Repetitive use, slips, trips, and falls, and blunt trauma can all lead to orthopaedic injuries. Anyone can suffer an orthopaedic injury at work, but laborers and healthcare workers are more likely to deal with them.
Sprains, strains, and fractures are among the most common work injuries. However, other overuse injuries like ACL strains, tennis elbow, and carpal tunnel syndrome also happen.
Orthopaedic injuries require a specialist, particularly in the workplace. An orthopaedist accurately diagnoses your injury, recommends effective treatment, and completes the necessary paperwork so you can receive compensation after a work injury.
Workers’ compensation claims are a crucial aspect of work injuries. They ensure you get paid while you’re off from work, healing, and getting the treatment you need to return.
Seeking treatment as soon as you suffer an injury is critical for many reasons. We provide the proper documentation you need for fast benefit approval, so you get the coverage and compensation you deserve.
Our documentation also helps you address any disputes that may arise concerning the work injury, ensuring you receive medical coverage and treatment without unnecessary challenges.
Putting in a workers’ compensation claim immediately after an injury is essential to getting the compensation you need. The next step is to get an evaluation from Dr. Downs, who provides treatment and documents to ensure you heal efficiently and get back to work quickly.
Our goal is to make your workers’ compensation claim go as smoothly as possible. Dr. Downs carefully evaluates your injury to determine the best route of treatment and completes the necessary paperwork to ensure you receive the benefits you deserve.
There are many other ways we support you through your workers’ compensation claim, including:
After a work injury, we assess the problem to determine its work-relatedness. With an accurate diagnosis, we provide treatment tailored to your needs and handle all paperwork for your claim, aiming for a timely, smooth recovery.
A key part of workers’ compensation is the return-to-duty assessment that we provide. This assessment protects your health by confirming you are fit to return, reducing the risk of re-injury, and supporting a safe, gradual transition with appropriate restrictions if needed.
We provide detailed documentation, including assessments, imaging, and a treatment plan to give the workers’ comp company clear proof of your medical needs and progress, helping ensure you secure timely and appropriate compensation during your recovery.
Our team stays connected with you throughout the workers’ comp process, ensuring prompt responses, clear information about your care, and support at every stage. From your first visit to your last, and every treatment in between, we provide a seamless communication hub for any questions that arise.
We oversee your entire recovery process, coordinating physical therapy or surgery so you can return to daily activities as quickly as possible. If your injury requires long-term care, we guide you to all the necessary resources and ongoing support.
We also help you complete FMLA and short-term disability paperwork for injuries that prevent you from working. Our expert assessment ensures you receive financial support during your recovery period.
Take control of your recovery — call Dr. Downs at Orthopaedic Specialists today to schedule your appointment for a workers’ compensation injury at one of our five Nashville, Tennessee area offices, or request your consultation online.
