What to Bring to Your Workers’ Comp Evaluation

Been hurt on the job? If your workplace offers workers’ compensation, you may be eligible for benefits related to your work-related injuries. Workers’ comp acts as a type of insurance for those injured on the job. To file a workers’ comp claim, you’ll need to file a medical report. 

The foundation of your recovery is a thorough medical evaluation, and Sergio Alvarado, MD, and our expert team at Spine & Pain Center of San Antonio can help you feel better. Our team works with workers’ comp claims to make sure you receive the proper care and benefits you deserve. 

Essential documents

Prepare for your medical evaluation by bringing the correct essential documents. These documents confirm your identity, insurance, and workers’ comp records, all of which gives our medical team the information we need to assess your injury. 

ID and insurance 

Be sure to bring your driver’s license or other valid government-issued ID. You’ll also need your health insurance information and workers’ comp claim number so we can file your medical evaluation appropriately. 

Injury-related medical records 

Obtain copies of the accident report filed at your workplace. If you required urgent care, like going to the emergency room, bring along any paperwork from that experience, including any X-rays, MRIs, or other diagnostic tests. 

Include information about any surgeries, even if they were long ago, and any injury-related doctor’s notes. Include any medications you take, treatment plans, or underlying health conditions. The more information we have about your overall health, the better we’ll be able to understand how your injury impacts your work — and how we can help you recover quickly. 

Employer documentation 

In addition to a copy of your injury report, bring any documentation of:

• Workplace accident investigation results 
• Workplace modification mandates from your employer or doctor
• Any disability pay records to document lost wages or benefits 

Your supervisor or HR department should be able to provide these documents to you. 

Personal records 

If you keep a journal of your injury symptoms, pain levels on a scale of one to 10, and how the injury affects your work and life, it can be useful in the event you need to file legal proceedings. 

Likewise, if any witnesses to your accident have signed statements, these can substantiate your claim and help us make recommendations for your treatment. 

Let us know if you have prior injuries or underlying health conditions. Our medical team needs to differentiate between old injuries and your workplace injury. 

Expert advice you can trust

Accidents happen, and if your workplace offers workers’ comp, you may have the right to work-sponsored medical treatment as part of your benefits. Help the evaluation go smoothly by bringing all the right documents with you to your appointment. 

Have you suffered a workplace injury? Spine & Pain Center of San Antonio in San Antonio and Live Oak, Texas, is here to help. Call or click online to schedule an appointment today.