Worker’s Compensation

Chicago Pain Relief, PC

Shivani Chadha, MD

Interventional Pain Management & Anesthesiologist located in Willowbrook, IL

Workers' compensation can support you when you lose income because of an injury that happens at work. To make the most of your claim and ensure the most effective treatment, you should contact Chicago Pain Relief. Shivani Chadha, MD, and the team can assess and treat workers' comp claimants in Illinois. With their expertise in musculoskeletal injuries, you can recover faster and return to work sooner. To find out more, call the office in Willowbrook, Illinois, or book an appointment online today.

630-537-1125

Worker’s Compensation Q&A

What is workers' compensation?

Workers' compensation - often known simply as workers' comp - is a type of employment insurance that pays out if you get sick or suffer an injury during work. The aim of workers' comp is to assist you financially if your income is affected by illness or injury.

Illinois, like all other states in the United States, has a Workers' Compensation Commission that administers the scheme and organizes your payments. They also mediate if there are any disagreements between you, your employer, or the insurance provider.

Your employer makes contributions to the fund that pays for workers' comp insurance. Employees don't have to pay anything themselves; the entire system is employer-funded. Workers' comp is also a no-fault scheme, which means your payments don't depend on who's to blame for your health problems.

The only exemption from the no-fault rule is if you suffered an injury because of alcohol intoxication or substance abuse or you deliberately harmed yourself or someone else.

Do I need to see a doctor to make a workers' compensation claim?

When you suffer an injury at work, you must go to a provider who's authorized by the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. Dr. Chadha has the authorization to assess and treat patients in Illinois.

Dr. Chadha specializes in diagnosing and treating workplace injuries. She has considerable experience in diagnosing and treating work injuries successfully and supporting workers' comp claims.

What happens at a workers' comp consultation?

When you visit Dr. Chadha for your workers' compensation consultation, it is similar to a routine doctor's appointment.

Dr. Chadha reviews your medical history and general health, conducts a physical examination, and discusses your symptoms with you. She reports her findings to the Workers' Compensation Commission, along with treatment recommendations.

You might need to undergo diagnostic tests such as X-rays, an MRI, or a CT scan to thoroughly assess your condition. If the procedure requires authorization, Dr. Chadha's team can handle the clearance process.

Once the workers' comp insurance is approved, your payments begin. If there's any dispute, your case might need to go to court, but most cases proceed smoothly.

What treatment do I get when I'm receiving workers' comp?

Dr. Chadha prepares an individualized treatment plan for you when you're receiving workers' compensation. Your treatment aims to ensure your optimal recovery and allow you to return to work as soon as possible

The treatments you require may vary according to the type of injury you suffer and its severity, as well as issues like your age and other health concerns. Treatments that could be in your plan include: