After you are injured at work, you may focus on the most urgent needs, like securing your job while you recover and getting medical compensation. When you start a claim for workers’ compensation in Orlando, you want to get all the compensation you deserve to help you recover, heal, and resume life as normally as possible. This includes getting compensation for lifestyle changes that have been brought about as a result of the injury. When you file your claim, you want to also make sure to include these damages to get full and fair compensation.
When your injury has made it difficult to perform daily household tasks, like cooking or bathing, you may have to hire help at home. You may only need your home care aide for a short period of time while you get back on your feet and learn new ways to take care of household responsibilities. Other injuries may be more severe, requiring you to have permanent home care. Do not neglect these factors when you file for your workers’ compensation, as these services are likely deemed medically necessary and therefore will be covered. Even if you have a family member assuming these responsibilities, you may still be entitled to coverage.
Many injuries sustained in the workplace require some form of therapy to fully recover. These therapies help to regain motor skills, range of motion, and full use of muscles in order to get your life back to normal. Therapists work with you to determine the movements involved in your job that may put you at risk for additional injury or stunted recovery. They will determine alternative ways of accomplishing your work tasks until you recover, or potentially permanently.
After you are deemed medically cleared by your doctor, you still need to make sure it is safe for you to return to work. Your employer or therapist may determine that you need the help of a vocational specialist or trainer. These professionals help you find a better position within your company that you can return to either permanently or until your full recovery. They will assess your limitations to make the proper changes to your career path. In the event that you need to get a new job, a vocational specialist will evaluate your skillset, work with you to create a resume, and help you find that new job.
Some injuries result in disabilities and physical limitations that may require you to make changes to your home. If this occurs, you may need to install features like ramps to your porch or doorway, rails in your showers, or assistive technology throughout your home. Depending on the severity of your injury, these changes can range from minor to extensive. When you are making your workers’ compensation claim, you need to consider the amount of time and money you spend to make these changes to your home to accommodate your new normal, directly resulting from your injury at work.
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