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Workplace injury emergency care center in Houston
At Rice Emergency Room, we understand the important of workplace injuries for the employer and employee. When you visit our ER, we ensure a medical exam is completed quickly and accurately for any accidents or injuries sustained at work.
Cut the wait times by choosing Rice ER. We are a stand-alone emergency room open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We have all of the necessary resources to handle both minor and severe medical situations, featuring board-certified Doctors as well as in-house laboratory and diagnostic facilities. Most results are same-day and same-visit.
We aim to streamline and simplify the process of treating workplace injuries for both the employee and the employer. Give us a call today and one of our Physicians will answer your questions.
At Rice Emergency Room, we know how valuable your employees are.
We have streamlined the process of treating workplace injuries without the long-waits of most clinics. When you choose to work with us as your provider, you are in safe and capable hands with a team of experienced Physicians and staff.
Types of Workplace Injuries We Treat in Houston, Tx
Our talented Physicians care for workers’ compensation patients who have sustained a variety of typical workplace injuries, including:
Common Causes of Work-Related Injuries
There are a variety of common causes of workplace injuries. Some of the most common include:
Falls, trips, and slips
These account for a large number of accidents in the workplace, especially in retail and construction.
Lifting something heavy
These injuries can cause back injuries if safety precautions are not taken.
Fatigue
Often leads to accidents and injuries, especially if you work long hours or night shifts.
Dehydration
Often causes dizziness and affect concentration, which can lead to accidents.
Poor Lighting
Straining your eyesight in a poorly lit area can cause migraines and headaches.
Being hit by something
A common occurrence in shipping, industrial, manufacturing and construction work
Repetitive strain injuries
These occur over time from doing the same action over and over again.
Manual handling injuries
Often occurs when staff lift, lower, push or pull something incorrectly.
Vehicle accidents
Common in jobs that involve driving, such as long-haul, delivery drivers and taxi drivers.
Hazardous Materials
If you work with chemicals or other hazardous materials, there is a risk of severe burns and injury if you’re not properly trained in how to use them.
Acts of Workplace Violence
Violence in the workplace is becoming more common, and can lead to serious injuries or even death.
Stress
Job-related stress can lead to psychological problems, such as anxiety and depression, which in turn can lead to problems with a persons physical health.
How Our Workers' Compensation Medical Care Works
If you’ve been injured at work, please contact us to learn more about how our workers’ compensation medical care works. Rice Emergency Room is dedicated to making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible for both you and your employer.
Emergency Work Injury Care
Once you’ve been injured, it’s important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Our emergency facility is open 24/7, so you can come in anytime, day or night. We’ll conduct a thorough examination and provide the appropriate treatment for your injuries.
Online Check In
We understand that workplace injuries can be disruptive to both you and your employer. That’s why we offer a variety of convenient services to help make the process as smooth as possible. We offer online check in at a time that’s convenient for you. We also offer online bill pay, so you can quickly and easily take care of any bills you may have.
If you have any questions about our workers’ compensation medical care, please don’t hesitate to contact Rice Emergency Room.
Contact usBenefits of our Workers' Compensation Treatment
A typical workers’ compensation treatment provides benefits for employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job.
These include:
Immediate Medical Care
We will be giving you quick medical assistance because we are designed to provide a streamlined healthcare approach.
Stress-free payment
Workers' compensation is typically an insurance program that employers provide, and it helps protect both the employee and the employer from liability in the event of a workplace injury.
Best treatment and care
We ensure that your treatment and recovery are effective. We always have our on-call Physician create and explain the patients treatment plans.
Workers' Compensation Treatment Cost
The cost of workers’ compensation treatment will vary depending on the nature and severity of your injuries. However, most workers’ compensation carriers will cover the cost of medical care and treatment for workplace injuries.
If you have any questions about the cost associated with workers’ compensation treatment, please don’t hesitate to call Rice Emergency Room.
Why Choose Rice Emergency Room?
Rice Emergency Room is a licensed ER in Houston offering patients workers’ compensation medical treatment in Houston. We provide some of the highest quality medical care in Rice Village and all of the inner loop neighborhoods.
We have Best in Class facilities.
We have state-of-the-art facilities that are equipped with the latest technology. This allows us to provide the best possible care for our patients. We are happy to serve all of our neighbors living in Morningside Place, Southampton, Southgate, Old Braeswood, Braeswood Place, Sunset Terrace, Montclair, Greenbriar and Knollwood Village, Upper Kirby, and River Oaks.
We have a team of dedicated experts.
We have a team of specialists who are experienced in treating workplace-related injuries. We offer a variety of services to help you get back to your job and life as soon as possible.
We offer affordable but quality treatment.
We offer a variety of options to make sure that you can get the treatment you need.
We make sure to provide personalized care.
We offer personalized care to each and every one of our patients. We will work with you to create a treatment plan that is tailored to your specific needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you are injured while on the job, you should seek medical attention immediately. Once you have been seen by a medical professional, you will then need to contact your workers’ compensation carrier to file a claim. Your workers’ compensation carrier will then cover the cost of your medical care and treatment.
Your workers’ compensation carrier will cover the cost of your medical care and treatment. You should not receive any bills for your care.
Workers’ compensation is a system of insurance that provides benefits to employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job.