Have you injured your foot while on the job? We can provide you with treatment.
When it comes to injuries in the workplace, it’s important that you act fast to ensure that your injuries don’t get worse. Our Chicago, IL, podiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Betman has provided individualized and gentle foot and ankle care for patients dealing with a variety of work-related foot and ankle injuries. We can work with your workers’ comp to make sure that you get the free treatment you need.
Foot Injuries on the Job
Our feet work hard for us every day, so when foot problems occur on the job it’s important not to ignore them. Foot injuries don’t have to be caused by severe accidents, they can even be something as simple as overuse injuries that lead to tendonitis, plantar fasciitis or stress fractures over time. If repetitive movements at work are leading to foot pain, stiffness, limited range of motion and trouble getting around, this is when workers’ comp and our Chicago, IL, podiatrist Dr. Betman can help. Common work-related foot injuries we treat include,
- Sprains and strains
- Fractures
- Tendon injuries and tears
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome
- Bursitis and tendonitis
- Complications due to diabetic ulcers
- Crushing injuries
- Amputation
Foot Injuries and the Benefits of Workers’ Comp
If your foot injury occurred while on the job, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. To get these benefits, you’ll need to file a workers’ compensation claim in Illinois within 120 days of the accident or injury. With workers’ compensation, you’ll receive coverage for wages lost during your injury as well as medical expenses.
Your benefits are also calculated based on the severity of your injury and whether you’re dealing with a partial or total disability as a result. This is something that we can help determine during your consultation. We’ve worked with everyone from the medical and manufacturing industries to auto repair and office work. Any occupation can leave you dealing with foot problems, and it’s important to understand your right as an employee so you can get the proper treatment you need.
Dr. Betman specializes in providing gentle foot and ankle care to those living in and around Chicago, IL. If you’re dealing with a foot injury that’s covered by worker’s comp, we can provide you with the treatment you need to get back on your feet. To schedule a consultation, call us at 773-745-1919, 773-276-7272, or 773-788-0100.