The Types of Injuries That Most Often Lead to Workers’ Compensation Claims
When you’ve been injured in the workplace, you generally have a right to get medical treatment for those injuries and have any reasonable and necessary medical care paid for by workers’ compensation. If you’re a postal employee, you’ll file a claim under FECA, the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act. Here are the common types of injuries suffered by postal workers:
- Repetitive motion injuries—Many of the tasks performed by postal workers are done over and over. Injuries are caused by the repetitive impact on muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments.
- Back injuries—Many postal jobs require substantial lifting or carrying, which can lead to disc problems and other back issues.
- Dog bites and attacks—Letter carriers and postal delivery truck drivers can often encounter off-leash dogs and be either mauled or bitten.
- Lower extremity injuries—Letter carriers who walk routes while carrying heavy bags of mail are susceptible to injuries resulting from the undue stress on their knees, hips, and ankles.
- Slips, trips, and falls—Letter carriers must perform their duties regardless of the weather and accumulation of rain, snow, or ice. In addition, postal workers may be at risk of injury from cracked or broken sidewalks, driveways, or steps.
- Motor vehicle accidents—Letter carriers with motor routes are susceptible to collisions, as other motorists fail to exercise due caution around them.
FECA Allows You to Choose Your Own Doctor
Under the provisions of FECA, you’ll have the right to choose your treating physician. Your employer may still require that you submit to an examination by their designated doctor, but you can obtain all treatment from your own physician.
Contact Core Medical Center Today
At Core Medical Center, we offer comprehensive treatment of any type of injury suffered in the workplace, including all types of injuries sustained by postal workers. We are familiar with the federal workers’ compensation system, and we can help you take the right steps to get the compensation you need after a workplace injury. We can quickly assess the severity of your injuries, and we have the tools, experience, and skill to help maximize your recovery. To learn more, contact Core Medical Center online or call our offices in Blue Springs, Missouri, at (819) 229-1941.
