I Feel Fine, Why Can’t I Go Back To Work? Why It Is Important To Follow Your Doctors Orders After An Accident At Work
If you are unfortunate enough to suffer an injury as the result of an accident at work, it is vitally important that you seek medical attention right away. If you put off visiting your doctor, it could harm any workers’ compensation claim you make, as insurance providers could consider this to be proof of a false or minor injury.
You should seek attention from a doctor in your employer’s network, and if possible ask for a second opinion to ensure that their initial diagnosis is correct. You should not be put at further risk from your injuries by being given an incorrect prognosis or a lack of ongoing treatment and a long-term recovery plan.
Not only should you seek medical advice as soon as the accident happens, it is also imperative that you follow your doctor’s order for as long as you are under their care. Neglecting to do so could have an adverse effect on your health and could even lead to a denial of your workers’ compensation claim.
Always Follow Your Doctors Orders
Noncompliance with any medical restrictions placed on you after an accident or illness suffered at work could lead your employer’s insurance carrier to believe that your injuries are not as severe as you initially led them to believe. This, in turn, will dramatically affect the amount of compensation you are entitled to receive.
You must follow any recovery plan that has been put in place, to the letter, even if you feel like you are ready to go back to work. Your compensation claim is far more likely to be successful if you are able to undertake the following:
- Attend all of your medical appointments without fail
- Follow the treatment prescribed by your doctor
- Do not deviate to any work or lifestyle restrictions placed upon you by your doctor
- Continue to take the prescribed medication until such time as your doctor says you can stop
If you do make the decision not to follow your recovery plan, your insurance company could very easily accuse you of being responsible for the worsening of your condition and therefore unlikely to offer you full compensation.
Always Complete A Full Recovery Program
Even if any superficial wounds have healed, broken bones are mended or medical conditions have been treated, there may still be further recommendations for you to follow.
Therapy programs are just as important as medicinal treatments as they can help to negate the risk of any further injuries occurring at work. Do not even consider going back to work until you are fully healed and have undertaken any recommended therapy. You want to be fighting fit, and your employer will want you to be also.
To avoid any misunderstanding about the nature or length of your recovery program, try to keep the lines of communication open between you, your doctor and your employer. You should never feel rushed into going back to work too soon because you are worried about your job, and a reasonable employer will want you to complete your recovery before you return.
Accidents at work do happen, and you need to follow your doctor’s guidelines, not just to aid your claim, but also to ensure that your accident doesn’t impact your life for many years to come. Rest up and get better – your job will be waiting for you when you are fit and well.
If you, or somebody you know, need advice or assistance in filing a workers’ compensation claim, speak to our helpful and friendly team today at (844) 762-8155.
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