Medical Care Limits: Why you may not be covered for your work Foot Injury?
Medical
Care Limits: Why you may not be covered for your work Foot Injury?
Accidents happen.
You may sprain your ankle while walking on uneven ground or injure your foot
when you drop a heavy box. Work injuries are common suffering for many people
across the United States. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics claims that, in
2015, there were about 3 million nonfatal places of work accidents and ailments
reported.
While many people may think that medical
care benefits will automatically cover their work injury, they may be surprised
to learn that this is not always true. Usually, employees who suffer a foot
injury at work are entitled to workers' compensation benefits in most cases.
However, some limitations exist on the medical care provided for foot injuries.
This article will discuss seven of the most
common medical care limitations for foot injuries in workers' compensation
claims.
Foot
Injuries at Workplace
Work-associated foot accidents have become
more and more common in the United States. The Injuries to the foot account for
¼ of all work-place accidents.
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health,
approximately 600,000 work-related foot injuries each year. That's 1,600 a day!
Around half of these are caused by accidents, while the other half are caused
by long-term exposure to hazards in the workplace.
Many factors contribute to these injuries.
One of the most common causes is wearing the wrong type of shoes. Other reasons
include wet or icy surfaces, trips and falls, being struck via way of an
object, and overexertion.
There are numerous methods that you could
use to shield your feet at work. Wearing the correct shoes is essential, as is
taking regular breaks to stretch your feet and ankles. It is also essential to
be aware of the dangers in your workplace and take steps to avoid them.
If you suffer a foot injury at work, it is
essential to seek medical attention.
Foot
Injuries and Workers Compensation
Workers'
compensation is a system to provide employees with medical care and
compensation for work-related injuries. In the United States, workers'
compensation is typically mandatory for companies with more than three
employees.
The worker's compensation system can be
complex, and several factors can affect whether an employee is eligible for
benefits. In addition, several treatments and services may be available to
employees injured at work. Similarly, there might be some treatments that are
inaccessible.
Several accidents could arise at work.
However, a number of the most common injuries are foot accidents. Employees who
foot accidents have afflicted can obtain reimbursement through workers'
compensation benefits.
There are a few things to consider if you
are injured on the job and would like to seek workers' compensation benefits.
Read here to understand how to file a Workers' Comp
Claim.
Medical
Care Limits for Foot Injury in Workers' Comp
The medical care under workers'
compensation is often more limited than typically available under typical
health insurance policies. There are five medical care limits for a foot injury
in workers' compensation:
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The first limit is that you can
only receive medical care for the injury for as long as the injury affects your
ability to work.
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The second limit is that you
can only receive medical care for the injury until you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI).
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The third limit is that you can
only receive medical care for the injury until you can return to your
pre-injury job.
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The fourth limit is that you
can only receive medical care for the injury until you reach the point of
permanent disability.
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The fifth and final limit is
that there is usually a limit on the amount paid for medical care.
To learn more about your rights and
responsibilities in this situation, visit our website at Pistiolas
Law or give us a call at 844-414-1768 today. We can help you understand
your coverage and ensure you get the care you need.
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