If you have recently been injured or in an accident at work, you have come to the right place. You need care that is personalized to you from a provider that will work with your employer and workers’ compensation (workers’ comp) insurance. Before scheduling an appointment with a foot doctor in or near Brooklyn NY, confirm that they will accept your insurance and communicate with the office that your employer will be filing workers’ comp. 

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Most employers are legally required to provide no-fault and workers comp insurance. This covers medical expenses for employees who are injured on the job, provided the accident was not intentionally caused by an employee. If the injured employee is found to be intoxicated or otherwise under the influence of drugs they forfeit their right not workers’ comp. “No fault” indicates that the employee does not have to prove in a court of law that their injury was due to workplace hazards. 

You are a valued member of society and your employer has the responsibility to make provisions for you if you are injured on the job and unable to work for an extended period of time. No fault and workers’ comp insurance also covers a partial salary for an employee who is unable to return to a full workload due to an injury or accident on the job.

Common workplace accidents that require a podiatrist in East New York Brooklyn

Brooklyn NY is home to many opportunities for employment. Unfortunately, all jobs carry risk for injury and accidents. Jobs with higher risk require workers comp with higher premiums. 

The following is a partial list of common workplace accidents the require a podiatrist in Brooklyn NY: 

1. Falls that caused injury to the foot or ankkle
2. Lacerations on the foot or ankle
3. A twisted ankle or other joint
4. Broken bones below the ankle due to crushing injury
5. Burn on feet or ankle
6. Electrical shock