Work related injuries
- If you've had a work related injury workers compensation covers up to 12 weeks of chiropractic care. Worker's comp pays 100% of all reasonable and necessary chiropractic care.
- When you have a work related injury and you are unrepresented, there are several things you should keep in mind.
- Report your injury to your supervisor, foremen or any other designated representative with your employer;
- Seek Chiropractic treatment;
- Request the assistance of a QRC to determine if you are a qualified employee for vocational assistance;
- Consult a lawyer if you have questions or if your benefits are discontinued or denied.
- Make sure to keep updated work restrictions;
- Save all important documents including medical records, incident reports, restrictions etc.;
- Submit mileage and out of pocket expenses to the insurer;
- Cooperate with chiropractic, medical treatment and vocational assistance;
- Keep track of job search efforts if you are not working;