Injured on the Job? How Our Experts Can Help

The good news is that workplace injuries dropped 8.4% across the country in 2023. Less exciting is that 2.6 million injuries and illnesses still occurred, meaning lost time, lost income, and pain that requires recovery time. 

When you’re injured on the job, our team at Advanced Spine and Pain Specialists is your medical advocate, whether your workplace injury is a traumatic accident or an ongoing repetitive strain injury. 

In Illinois, both the worker and employer have clearly defined responsibilities in the event of workplace injuries. You have a right to prompt treatment, a choice of medical practitioners, and an obligation to report your injury to your employer. 

As your medical provider, we have responsibilities, too. These include providing prompt and accurate assessments of your injury as part of the Workers’ Compensation system. In addition to medical care, our expertise as work injury specialists helps you navigate your rights and responsibilities after an on-the-job injury. 

When an injury occurs

A workplace injury can result from a sudden, traumatic event or from a slow-building strain over months or years. Injuries can range from mild to severe. 

Your responsibilities begin when you first connect an injury to your work duties, whether after an accident or when symptoms emerge. 

When possible, the most prudent action is to inform your employer (supervisor or manager) before seeking needed medical attention. You have 45 days after an injury to report it. However, the sooner your employer knows of your injury, the better. 

Contact Advanced Spine and Pain Specialists for an examination and assessment. We’ll confirm that the injury is job-related and provide you with needed medical care and a treatment plan to control your pain and guide recovery. 

Work injury treatments

Treatments depend on the nature of your workplace injury. Our physician, Dr. Krishna Chunduri, builds treatment plans in an integrative and personalized way, starting with conservative and minimally invasive treatments that address symptoms and function. 

Acute and chronic pain are two common categories that define the treatment protocols. 

Acute injuries and pain are those that are often tied to accidents or injuries from a sudden event, like lifting a heavy load. 

Chronic injuries and pain are long-lasting. They are more complex and sometimes challenging to resolve. 

Workplace injuries can sometimes be persistent since job requirements may mean you’re unable to completely rest and recover. Dr. Chunduri takes this into account for your treatment, using combinations of therapies to help you achieve full recovery while managing pain. 

Whenever possible, we’ll provide care that minimizes your time away from your job while simultaneously maximizing your comfort and ability to complete your tasks. 

Arrange your workplace injury assessment by contacting us at Advanced Spine and Pain Specialists in Chicago. Call our office or use the Book Online link on this page at the first signs of on-the-job injury.