Non-Emergency Work Injuries Treated in Tampa, FL
A work injury occurs while an employee is performing a task on behalf of their employer. Common causes include trips and falls, contact with machinery, heavy lifting, overexertion, repetitive motion, and exposure to harmful substances. While many work-related injuries arise in the workplace, they can potentially happen anywhere an employee is performing work-related duties. They can also result from accidents in company-owned vehicles.
Do I Tell My Boss That I’m Going to Get Treatment?
If you were injured on the job, you should inform your employer as soon as possible and no later than 30 days after your accident. Take care to follow your employer’s specific instructions on how to file a workers’ compensation claim.
For emergency work injury treatment, you should call 911 immediately or go directly to the nearest hospital ER. For non-emergency work injury treatment, you can visit an urgent care center, health clinic, or primary care physician. Your employer may have a designated healthcare provider for work injury treatment, so be sure to ask.
Seeking timely and appropriate medical treatment from a qualified healthcare professional is crucial not only for promoting your health and recovery but also for maximizing your workers’ compensation benefits and ensuring that you will be fully compensated for your injury.
What Should I Do if I’ve Been Injured at Work in South Tampa?
If you have a non-emergency work-related injury that may be covered by workers’ compensation, you are welcome to visit South Tampa Immediate Care. Available every day during extended hours, our expert team diagnoses and treats non-life-threatening work injuries on a walk-in basis in Tampa, Florida. We also have an optional online check-in system for added convenience.
The experienced team at our acute care clinic in Tampa offers many diagnostic and treatment services for work injuries, including:
- Performing digital X-rays
- Stabilizing and splinting minor bone fractures
- Removing foreign bodies embedded in the skin
- Suturing wounds and lacerations
- Treating first-degree burns
- Administering nebulizer therapy
When you turn to our Tampa medical clinic for work injury treatment, you can feel confident that you will see a provider who is both experienced and articulate. This is important because, in addition to diagnosing and treating your injury, your provider may prepare reports (and possibly provide testimony) that can affect your return-to-work timeline as well as your workers’ compensation benefits.
Will My Work Pay for My Work Injury Treatment?
In Florida, employers are generally required to provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage for their employees. If you are injured on the job, workers’ compensation benefits should cover your medical expenses and a portion of your lost wages. However, to ensure that you receive the benefits you are entitled to, you must promptly report your injury to your employer and closely follow the specified procedures.
Workplace Injury Treatment in South Tampa
After a work accident, time is of the essence. Contact South Tampa Immediate Care or visit our work injury clinic at 602 S. Howard Ave. in Tampa, FL, right away. If you are unfamiliar with the workers’ compensation process, it might seem a bit complicated and demanding, but we can help you navigate it with confidence. Our doctors in Tampa can also assist with claims paperwork, letters of medical necessity, and impairment ratings. Your well-being is our top priority, and we will answer your questions and provide you with detailed instructions throughout your treatment and recovery.
