Many movements involve repetitive actions. Over a long period of time in the same job this can cause painful bursitis in the hip to take place, making keeping to the job more and more difficult. You may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for bursitis in your hip. The difficulty arises when you have to be able to find sufficient evidence to prove that the bursitis was caused by work you did while on the job, or that the injury took place due to the conditions in place in your job environment. This includes injuries that may develop and become obvious over time. Regardless of who or what caused the injury this shouldn’t stop you from receiving workers’ competition while you recover as long as you can prove the injury at work. It’s in your best interest to talk to a workers’ comp. attorney to discuss the situation of your bursitis. What Is Bursitis in the Hip? Bursitis in the hip is a painful infliction that takes place when the bursa, a lubricating sac found between tendons, joints, muscles, and skin, becomes swollen and inflamed which results in pain in that area. The bursal sac’s role is to reduce friction by lubricating the areas between the muscles, joints and tendons but when it’s overused its lubricating function is reduced. Treatment for bursitis in the hip could include rest, application of steroid injections, anti-inflammatory medication and physical therapy. It is vital to start treatment as early as possible and to stop work so that the recovery process is faster. What to Do If You Suffer From Bursitis in the Hip Repetitive injuries such as bursitis in the hip can be painful and debilitating, requiring time off work to rest and recover. It is vital in these situations to get workers’ compensation benefits so that you can get the right medical treatment and recover as quickly as possible while taking time off work. The first thing you will need to do is get a medical report from your doctor showing evidence that the bursitis in your hip is due to your job. There should be a list of physicians approved by your work hanging in your break room. If not, ask a supervisor for the list. This should be sufficient to ensure eligibility to receive workers’ compensation for the time it takes to recover enough to return to work. Workers’ Compensation Cover for Bursitis Every state has workers’ compensation laws that cover most employees. They are supposed to provide appropriate financial benefits for injured workers. A worker who has been injured on the job should be entitled to lost wages and medical treatment that is paid through workers’ compensation, even if an employee has been able to return to work after recovering sufficiently from bursitis in the hip any additional medical treatment required should still be paid out of workers’ compensation. Talk to a Workers’ Comp. Attorney As with any claim for workers’ compensation there are times when the employer denies your claim. This could hold up the much needed financial back up for an injury that wasn’t your fault. Contacting an experienced workers’ compensation attorney will help to ensure you get the workers’ compensation you deserve. Additional Resources Do I Need an Attorney If I Suffered from Bursitis At Work? How Much is a Bursitis Claim Worth?
