Do you have a work-related
or job-related claim in Alaska? Most
industrial, construction, or other
work-related injuries that occur while an
Alaskan worker is on the job should be
handled as a workers' compensation claim.
Work injuries can be
the result of:
Accidents (i.e. falling
off a scaffold or heavy lifting)
Repetitive trauma (e.g.
typing that leads to carpal tunnel).
In Alaska, employees have
the right to claim workers' compensation
benefits, just as they have the right to
other benefits like health insurance or
unemployment. Alaskan employees have
specific rights and responsibilities when
filing a workers compensation claim. As the
treating physician, we have our
responsibilities as well. After you report
your injury to your employer, bring a copy
of this report to our office where we will
perform an examination, take any necessary
x-rays and file an initial report. If you
are injured at work, we recommend you seek
treatment as soon as possible. Be sure to
advise Dr. Richey that you were injured on
the job.
