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FAQs (NYC)
If you were hurt on the job, Park West Surgical provides fast access to orthopedic specialists who treat work injuries and help you navigate your workers’ comp claim. Same-day and next-day appointments available.
Workers’ compensation is insurance that pays for medically necessary treatment and wage replacement when you’re injured at work. In NY, you may choose any provider authorized by the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) to treat your injury.
Immediately. Early documentation protects your health and your claim. We evaluate acute injuries (back/neck, shoulder, knee, fractures, slips/falls) and follow NY WCB Medical Treatment Guidelines when applicable.
Yes—treatment generally must be by a provider authorized by the NYS WCB for the care to be covered. Our team works with WCB processes daily and supplies the documentation your case needs. You can verify any provider via the WCB’s public search.
Injured workers typically file an Employee Claim (Form C-3) with the WCB and report the injury to the employer as soon as possible. Your doctor submits the medical reports required by the Board and the insurer. (Exact forms vary by case.)
When needed, our physicians provide detailed records and expert testimony consistent with WCB rules.
That’s a common step. Continue your care plan and keep all appointments; we ensure your records are complete and up-to-date.
Common Work Injuries We Treat
- Back & neck strains, disc herniation
- Shoulder tears (rotator cuff, labrum)
- Knee injuries (meniscus, ligament)
- Hand/wrist and elbow injuries
- Fractures and overuse injuries
