Workers' Compensation

If you’ve been injured at work, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits and care.  Nearly three in 100 people get injured at work. At Rapid Response Urgent Care in Granada Hills, California, the highly trained team care for workers’ compensation patients and ensure they receive the treatment and compensation necessary to recover quickly and get back to work. Schedule an evaluation by phone or request one online today. You can also walk into the Rapid Response Urgent Care office during normal business hours. 

What is workers’ compensation?

Workers’ compensation is an insurance benefit designated for workplace injuries. If you’ve been injured while working and have workers’ compensation benefits, you’re entitled to medical care covered by insurance. This benefit typically covers lost wages for the time you’re unable to work (due to an injury) and the medical costs associated with your injury.

Which work-related injuries does workers’ compensation cover?

Common on-the-job injuries that may receive workers’ compensation care include:

• Back injuries
• Neck pain
• Joint injuries
• Head injuries
• Fractures
• Crushing injuries
• Burns
• Strains
• Sprains
• Wounds
• Whiplash
• Wrist pain

Risk factors for workplace injuries include lifting heavy objects, working with heavy machinery, and driving commercial motor vehicles. Wearing protective equipment, such as a hard hat or steel-toed boots, may reduce the risk of getting injured on the job. 

What should I do after being injured on the job?

If you experience a life-threatening emergency, dial 911. If you have a non-life-threatening work-related injury, tell your supervisor that you need medical care. Then, you can see the Rapid Response Urgent Care team as soon as possible for a medical evaluation. They check your vital signs and complete a comprehensive physical exam to pinpoint the specific injury you may have and its severity. 

You might need on-site labs, X-rays, or other imaging procedures to make a final diagnosis and determine how to best treat your injury. 

The Rapid Response Urgent Care team documents your medical evaluation as required by workers’ compensation benefits to ensure you’re compensated for the medical care you receive.

What can I expect from workers’ compensation benefits?

The Rapid Response Urgent Care team is highly trained in caring for workers’ compensation patients, so you’re in good hands. They recommend the most appropriate treatment plan that may include one or more of the following:

• Intravenous (IV) therapy
• Rest, ice, or heat packs, compression, and elevation (RICE)
• Medications
• Injections 
• Physical therapy
• Medical procedures
• Wound care
• Fracture care
• Casting, bracing, sling, walking boot, or crutches

If you need care from another specialist because of a severe injury, the Rapid Response Urgent Care experts provide referrals. They fill out the appropriate paperwork based on what’s required by your workers’ compensation benefits plan and help you return to work as quickly as possible. 

Schedule a workers’ compensation evaluation at Rapid Response Urgent Care by phone or online today. Walk-ins are also welcome.