Worker Injury Clinic Campbelltown
When workplace accidents happen, visit your all-limb worker injury and Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) specialist, Dr Herald.
With a wealth of experience, Dr Herald is dedicated to treating a wide range of orthopedic injuries, including those affecting your hands, shoulders, knees, elbows and spine.
Understanding Workplace Accidents and Workers’ Compensation
Workplace accidents can occur at any time, leaving individuals with orthopaedic injuries that can be debilitating. These injuries may result from overexertion, slips and falls, repetitive motions, machine accidents, falling objects and more. Workers’ compensation is a vital system designed to ensure that injured workers receive fair compensation. It covers various aspects of recovery, including medical expenses, surgery, ambulance services, medications, physiotherapy, orthopedic aids and other essential services to help you return to work and regain your quality of life.
Seeking Care from Dr Herald
If you’ve sustained an orthopedic injury during your employment and require Dr Herald’s expertise,
here’s what to do:
- Call Dr. Herald’s office at (02) 4606 1601 to schedule an appointment.
- Bring a referral from your GP, hospital emergency doctor, or another medical professional, along with your claims approval number. For new work cover patients, ensure your injury is reported in your employer’s register of injuries and your employer lodges a workcover claim through SIRA NSW.
- If you have an existing claim, inform your case manager about your treatment needs.
For all other enquires and questions feel free to give us a call.
Thorough physical examinations and functional capacity assessments.
For those requiring extended recovery periods, Dr Herald provides standard medical certificates.
However, Certificates of Working Capacity for Work Cover patients are obtained from your GP after surgery.
Payment and Approvals
- Your first consultation for an open claim will require written approval (an approval number) from your insurance company or employer.
Otherwise, charges apply at the time of consultation. - Having a claims approval number and insurer approval ensures that your surgery expenses are covered with no out-of-pocket gap.
- Approval for surgery is not automatic after the first consultation. It often involves an Independent Medical Examination on behalf of the insurance company before final approval. If surgery is not approved, alternative options may be explored.