Common Types of Workers’ Compensation Injuries
The Injuries That Are Most Often the Basis for a Work Comp Claim
The workplace can be dangerous—statistics compiled by the U.S. Department of Labor indicate that, in 2021, approximately 7 million workers across the United States filed a claim for workers’ compensation benefits (a 6% increase over the prior year). While those injuries and illnesses can take any form, there are certain types of injuries that are most likely to occur in the workplace.
Regardless of the type of injury you’ve suffered, you have a right to seek compensation for reasonable and necessary medical expenses resulting from your accident. You’ll typically be required to undergo a physical examination by a company-selected doctor, but you’ll ultimately have the right to choose your treating physician. When you do, it’s important to choose a physician who understands the workers’ compensation system, who will be an advocate to help you get all the benefits to which you are entitled. Advantage Healthcare Systems can help.
At Advantage Healthcare Systems, we have extensive experience effectively treating individuals who have suffered injury or illness in the workplace. We understand the types of injuries that are covered, as well as the medical documentation required to support your claim. We have successfully treated countless injured workers, helping them recover all the work comp benefits they need and deserve. We offer comprehensive medical treatment, including physical and occupational therapy, chronic pain management, psychological counseling, work conditioning and functional restoration.
To arrange an appointment with one of our doctors, call us at 1-866-586-1755 or contact us by email.
The Most Frequent Types of Work-Related Injuries
A study conducted by the National Safety Council in 2019 found that the following injuries were most often the subject of workers’ compensation claims:
- Sprains, strains, tears or connective tissue injury caused by overexertion, either related to the weight or resistance of an individual item or repetitive motion/stress related to any task—nearly a third of all work comp claims stemmed from this activity
- Slips, trips and falls on slippery or damaged surfaces, or because of debris or impediments in the workplace (almost a quarter of all workplace accidents occurred this way)
- Impact with a stationary object or piece of equipment, also accounting for one in four workplace injuries
- Motor vehicle accidents, including collisions involving heavy equipment, commercial trucks and private vehicles (just over 5% of all workplace injuries)
- Workplace violence, also responsible for 5% of job-related injuries
- Exposure to toxic or harmful substances or environments, which caused about 4% of work-related injuries
Choose the Professionals at Advantage Healthcare Systems
When you seek treatment at Advantage Healthcare, you can relax, knowing that our staff fully understands how to handle your workers’ compensation claim and will help you take the right steps to maximize your recovery. You’ll also appreciate:
- The wide range of treatment options we offer, from physical therapy and rehab to occupational therapy, chronic pain management, work hardening and conditioning, and psychological counseling
- Our specific programs targeting chronic pain and traumatic brain injury
- The affordability of our services, as well as the variety of payment methods we accept, including state and federal workers’ compensation, most health insurance plans, letters of protection from a lawyer and all major credit cards.
To set up an appointment, contact us online or call our office at 1-866-586-1755.
At Advantage Healthcare Systems, we have provided thorough and effective medical care to people for nearly 40 years, including anyone who has suffered a workplace injury. We understand the documentation and paperwork required to initiate a workers’ compensation claim, so that you can get the benefits you need to cover your medical bills.
We Treat All Types of Workplace Injuries
We have effectively diagnosed and treated virtually every type of workplace injury, including:
- Shoulder, arm, wrist and hand injuries, from rotator cuff trauma to broken bones, tendonitis, bursitis and ligament damage
- Hip, leg, knee, ankle and foot injuries
- Back and neck injuries, including sprains, strains, muscle pulls, herniated discs and other spinal cord problems
- Repetitive motion or stress injury
- Occupational illness or disease
Contact Us for Effective Care from a Proven Workers’ Compensation Doctor
Take the first step today to address your pain! Call Advantage Healthcare Systems toll-free at 1-877-487-8289 or contact us online to schedule an assessment. We have locations across Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Missouri.