WORKERS' COMP INJURIES · PETOSKEY, MI

Hurt at work? Walk in.

Same-visit evaluation, treatment, and the documentation your employer and carrier need. We handle workers' comp injuries every week — from cuts and sprains to fractures and back strains — and we coordinate the paperwork so you don't have to.

Before you come in: If you can, get your workers' comp claim number, employer contact info, and the carrier's name from your supervisor or HR. If you don't have it yet, walk in anyway — we'll work with you.

WHAT WE TREAT

The on-the-job injuries we see every week.

Construction, manufacturing, restaurant, healthcare, retail, office work — most common injuries can be handled here in a single visit.

i.

Cuts & Lacerations

Box cutters, tools, glass, sheet metal, kitchen knives. We evaluate, clean, close with stitches or skin glue, and handle a tetanus booster if needed — all the same visit.

ii.

Sprains, Strains & Soft-Tissue Injuries

Twisted ankles, pulled muscles, lifting injuries, slip-and-fall strains. We evaluate, image if needed, and prescribe rest, ice, immobilization, or referrals to physical therapy.

iii.

Fractures & Broken Bones

Crushed fingers, fall-related fractures, awkward landings, equipment injuries. On-site X-ray confirms the diagnosis and we splint and refer to orthopedics in the same visit.

iv.

Eye Injuries & Foreign Bodies

Metal shavings, sawdust, chemical splashes, debris in the eye. We evaluate, irrigate, remove foreign bodies when possible, and refer to ophthalmology for anything beyond our scope.

v.

Back & Neck Strain

Lifting injuries, repetitive strain, falls from height, motor vehicle incidents on the job. We evaluate, image if indicated, and coordinate physical therapy and follow-up care.

vi.

Burns & Chemical Exposure

Hot surfaces, steam, hot liquids, chemical contact, electrical burns. We evaluate severity, treat first- and second-degree burns, and refer for specialized care if needed.

When to skip urgent care and go to the ER: Severe blood loss that won't slow with pressure, suspected head or spinal injury, loss of consciousness, severe burns covering large body areas, chemical splashes to the eyes that haven't been irrigated, or any injury caused by major trauma like a fall from height or vehicle accident.

HOW IT WORKS

From check-in to back at work, in one visit.

We coordinate with your employer and carrier so you can focus on healing.

i.

Walk in & check in

Stop by 624 Charlevoix Avenue. Tell our front desk this is a workers' comp injury. Bring your claim number, employer contact, and carrier name if you have them — and don't worry if you don't, we'll work with you.

Typical Time

5–15 minutes

ii.

Evaluation & treatment

A provider evaluates the injury — how it happened, current symptoms, exam findings. We image, splint, suture, irrigate, or treat as needed. Most workers' comp visits are completed in a single trip, with on-site X-ray and lab when indicated.

Typical Time

30–60 minutes

iii.

Documentation & return-to-work plan

Before you leave, your provider completes the documentation your employer and carrier need — including any work restrictions, modified-duty notes, or full return-to-work clearance. We send these directly to your employer the same day.

Typical Time

10–20 minutes

What to bring

  • A photo ID (driver's license is fine)
  • Workers' comp claim number, if you have one
  • Employer name and supervisor or HR contact
  • Workers' comp carrier name
  • Brief description of how/when the injury happened
  • List of current medications and allergies
WHY IT MATTERS

WC injury care here vs. WC injury care at the ER.

The injury is the same. The path back to work is very different.

AT BAY URGENT CARE

Treated, documented, back to work.

Typical Wait

Most patients seen in under 30 minutes

Documentation

Sent to employer the same day

Return-to-Work Note

Issued during your visit

Follow-Up

Same provider, here when needed

AT THE EMERGENCY ROOM

Triage. Wait. Wait again.

Typical Wait

Often 2–4 hours for non-critical care

Documentation

Records routed through hospital systems

Return-to-Work Note

Often a separate follow-up visit

Follow-Up

A different provider somewhere else

FOR EMPLOYERS

Send your authorization, send your employee.

The form below covers workers' comp injury treatment, billing authorization, and how to send results back to you.

Workers' Comp Authorization Form

One page covering employee details, employer billing, carrier info, and where to send results. Complete it before the visit so we can move quickly when your employee arrives.

Download WC Authorization Form

How to Send

In Person

Have the employee bring it to their visit

Fax

231-285-0009

Hurt at work? Don't tough it out.

Walking in here gets you treated, documented, and on a clear path back to work — usually in a single short visit. We'll handle the carrier paperwork so you can focus on healing.

Open 7 days a week · Mon–Fri 8 AM – 6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM – 3 PM · 624 Charlevoix Ave., Petoskey