Workers Compensation

What is workers’ compensation?

Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that provides benefits to employees who are injured or become sick because of their job responsibilities. However, to receive those benefits, employees often need to undergo a comprehensive exam by a qualified medical provider. 

Participating in an exam provides the necessary documentation to support your claim that your job is responsible for the symptoms you’re experiencing. It also helps determine the appropriate medical care and how much time you’ll need to take off. 

When should someone consider filing a workers’ compensation claim?

If you’re injured on the job or develop symptoms of a work-related illness, stop working immediately and alert your direct supervisor both verbally and in writing. Then, contact the team at Tacoma Urgent Care and Wellness Center. The sooner you receive an official diagnosis, the sooner you can file a claim and begin healing.

What types of injuries and illnesses can benefit from workers’ compensation?

Consider requesting a workers’ compensation appointment at Tacoma Urgent Care and Wellness Center if you experience a work-related injury or develop an occupational illness, such as:

• Sprains or strains
• Broken bones (fractures)
• A slip, trip, or fall
• Traumatic brain injury, such as a concussion
• Burns
• Electrocution
• Respiratory diseases due to mold, asbestos, or toxic fumes
• Contact dermatitis
• Heart attack or stroke

Sometimes, work can trigger mental health conditions, such as severe anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 

If you’re unsure whether your injury or illness qualifies, make an appointment. After an evaluation, your provider can determine whether your injury or illness is work-related.

What happens during a workers’ compensation appointment?

Your Tacoma Urgent Care and Wellness Center provider reviews your health history and asks about the reason for your visit, including whether you’re recovering from an injury or illness, the symptoms you’re experiencing, and whether you’ve told your employer. 

Next, your provider completes a comprehensive physical. Depending on your symptoms, they may also order diagnostic imaging, such as X-rays or an MRI, or complete diagnostic testing, such as bloodwork or urinalysis. 

After gathering the necessary information, your provider makes a diagnosis. If they think you may qualify for workers’ compensation, they fill out paperwork that you can submit to your employer. 

To schedule a workers’ compensation appointment at Tacoma Urgent Care and Wellness Center, call the office today or book your appointment online.