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A slip and fall at work can leave you dealing with serious injuries, lost wages, and a complicated workers compensation process. If you were hurt in a workplace fall in North New Hyde Park, Injury Recovery MD provides the specialized injury treatment and medical documentation your case requires. Our board-certified doctors serve all of Nassau County with same day appointments and full workers comp coordination.
What Should I Do After a Slip and Fall at Work?
If you slipped and fell at work in North New Hyde Park, the steps you take immediately after the accident can significantly affect both your recovery and your workers compensation claim. You should report the accident to your employer or supervisor as soon as possible, document the scene including the hazard that caused the fall such as a wet floor, loose cable, uneven surface, or cluttered walkway, seek medical treatment from an injury specialist within 24 to 48 hours, follow through with all recommended treatment appointments, and keep records of all medical visits and any work time missed. In New York, you have the right to choose your own doctor for a work-related injury.
Common Injuries from Slip and Fall Accidents at Work
Workplace falls cause a wide range of injuries depending on how and where you fell. The most common injuries our North New Hyde Park area specialists treat from workplace slip and fall accidents include back injuries such as herniated discs, lumbar sprains, and compression fractures, knee injuries including ACL and meniscus tears, patellar fractures, and ligament sprains, shoulder injuries including rotator cuff tears, labral tears, and dislocations, hip injuries including fractures, contusions, and labral tears, wrist and hand fractures from catching yourself during the fall, neck injuries including whiplash and cervical sprains, head injuries and concussions from striking the floor or an object, and ankle sprains and fractures.
Is a Slip and Fall at Work Covered by Workers Compensation?
Yes. In New York, any injury that occurs during the course of your employment is covered by workers compensation, including slip and fall accidents. This applies regardless of who was at fault for the fall. North New Hyde Park workers who are injured on the job are entitled to medical treatment at no cost to them, a portion of lost wages if they miss work, and rehabilitation services to support their recovery. Injury Recovery MD accepts all workers compensation insurance and handles the required documentation and authorizations for your claim.
Can I Choose My Own Doctor for a Workers Comp Injury?
Yes. In New York, you have the right to choose your own treating physician for a workers compensation injury. Your employer cannot force you to see a specific doctor. North New Hyde Park workers should choose a doctor who specializes in injury treatment and understands the workers compensation system. Injury Recovery MD has extensive experience treating workers comp patients and provides the evaluations, treatment records, and progress reports that the Workers Compensation Board requires.
How Long Do I Have to Report a Workplace Injury in New York?
In New York, you must report a workplace injury to your employer within 30 days of the accident. However, you should report the injury as soon as possible, ideally the same day. Delayed reporting can complicate your claim and give the insurance carrier grounds to dispute it. North New Hyde Park workers should also be aware that the formal workers compensation claim (Form C-3) must be filed with the Workers Compensation Board within 2 years of the injury.
Treatment for Slip and Fall Injuries at Work
At Injury Recovery MD, North New Hyde Park patients who fell at work receive comprehensive treatment plans tailored to their specific injuries. Our treatment options include physical therapy to restore strength, mobility, and function, chiropractic care to address spinal alignment and joint dysfunction, pain management procedures including injections for severe pain and inflammation, diagnostic imaging including MRI and X-ray for accurate diagnosis, and specialist referrals for complex injuries requiring orthopedic or neurological evaluation. We coordinate all care under one roof and communicate directly with your workers comp carrier.
Schedule Your Workers Comp Evaluation
If you slipped and fell at work in North New Hyde Park or anywhere in Nassau County, do not delay treatment. Injury Recovery MD accepts all workers compensation insurance and provides same day appointments. Contact us today to start your recovery.