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Common Workplace Injuries

As a New York Workers Compensation doctor in Brooklyn, Dr. Mollins’s main goal is to treat those who have been injured at work in Brooklyn and the surrounding areas, and get them healthy and back to work as soon as possible. Though some injuries sustained in the workplace are severe and sudden, there are numerous conditions that can develop over time and significantly affect your health, work and overall well-being. We’ll go over some of the most common workplace injuries customarily covered by workers’ comp benefits, along with explanations. Below are sudden or gradually developed injuries incurred on the job that we frequently see at the Brooklyn office of Dr. Mollins.

Just note: Medical treatment for on-the-job injuries will only be covered by New York State Workers’ Compensation if the injury, report and a variety of other factors meet the criteria. In order to ensure your workers compensation claim has the best chance of being approved and you’ll be paid out, it’s important to confirm that any doctor you see for a workplace injury is certified to treat Workers’ Compensation in New York State and makes a report each visit. Otherwise your claim may be rendered invalid and you could end up paying for the treatment you received from that medical professional up until that point, instead of being compensated accordingly.

Workplace injuries can happen in a variety of industries, and can range from heavy machinery accidents to repetitive motion injuries, such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome- you are entitled to New York State Workers’ Compensation for most injuries, as long as you follow NYS procedure.

Back Injuries: They account for one out of every five on-the-job injuries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. How you sustain the injury is important, however, as you have to be able to show a causal connection between your job duties and the injury. Whether you have injured your back by lifting something, slipping and falling or whiplash, Dr. Mollins will do his best to address the specific injury-sprain, strain, spasm, damaged vertebrae, herniated disc- and refer to other (workers’ comp certified) specialists if need be. Surgery is always a possibility with back injuries, so it’s especially important for you to follow the correct reporting process.

Knee Injuries: Employees can injure their knees at work through many of the same means as mentioned for back injuries above. Injuring this joint can adversely affect your life. Injuring the ligaments, such as the ACL and MCL or the meniscus can require surgery to repair and can cause significant pain.

Shoulder Injuries: Shoulder injuries can completely sideline workers from their jobs, whether your job requires manual labor or sitting at a computer desk, so don’t hesitate to seek medical treatment for an injured rotator cuff or stress/overuse injury

Slip & Fall Injuries/Accidents: If you’ve fallen from scaffolding or down a flight of stairs while going about your everyday work duties, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits.

Repetitive Motion/Stress Injuries: The most common repetitive motion injuries include carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder, bursitis and several others. Stress injuries usually develop gradually due to repetitive motion related to everyday tasks at work.

If you have been injured at work, contact the Brooklyn office of Dr. Mollins at 1-718-802-0800 as soon as possible or fill out this short free case evaluation form.

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