Helping Philadelphia Workers Suffering from a Back Injury
Back injuries can be caused by a work-related accident and can also develop over time from the repetitive strain of lifting, bending, carrying and hauling at work. When an accident at work causes a back injury, your ability to function at your normal capacity may be severely affected. Your injuries may keep you from working your normal hours, completing your regular tasks or can even keep you out of work entirely for a period of time.
When a back injury impacts your ability to work and support your family, the workers' compensation law firm of Fenner & Boles is available to meet your needs. Our Philadelphia workers' comp lawyers help injured clients obtain the disability benefits and compensation they are entitled to under Pennsylvania law. Contact us to discuss your rights with an experienced workers' compensation lawyer.
Heavy Lifting ∙ Loading and Unloading ∙ Hauling
Serious back injuries can occur in many different workplace settings. While some workers suffer back injuries specifically related to their occupation, other workers suffer back injuries as a result of safety hazards on the job.
- Back injuries related to repetitive lifting: Delivery workers are susceptible to back injuries as a result of the repetitive strain caused by lifting and carrying. When back pain or strain in the shoulders or neck surfaces, it can easily be dismissed. However, if the pain fails to subside, it could lead to more serious problems and may require physical therapy or surgery.
- Back injuries related to heavy lifting: Workers who regularly perform heavy lifting on the job usually have awareness of the proper techniques for such lifting. However, even with proper precautions, lifting heavy, bulky materials can cause serious back injuries — especially when awkward movements are necessary (such as the awkward movements often required when loading or unloading large or heavy objects from a truck bed). A heavy lifting injury could result in a herniated disc, ruptured disc or other back injury that severely impacts the worker's ability to continue such work.
- Other work-related back injuries: Many workers suffer back injuries that are unrelated to repetitive strain or occupational conditions. Workers may suffer a back injury as a result of a slip and fall or trip and fall accident at work, such as falling in the parking lot, tripping on exposed office phone or computer cords, falling down the stairs or other accidents. These accidents can result in herniated, slipped or ruptured discs, fractures or other back or spine injuries.
When Your Back Injury Keeps You Out of Work…
A back injury — a herniated disc in the lower back, a back strain, or a fractured vertebra — can prevent a worker from returning to work, especially if he or she sits for long periods of time or if lifting is an important job function. For certain back injuries, surgery and extensive therapy may be required. If you have been injured at work, you have a right to workers' compensation benefits.
Our Philadelphia workers' compensation lawyers comprehend the impact a back injury can have on your ability to work and the impact that lost wages can have on your family. We can help you pursue rightful workers' compensation benefits to accommodate for your medical expenses and lost wages. Additionally, as experienced personal injury attorneys, we can evaluate if other benefits may be available to you.
Obtain Workers' Comp Benefits After a Back Injury
Ensure your rights are protected. If you have suffered a back injury at work, talk to the experienced workers' compensation attorneys at Fenner & Boles, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Contact us to schedule your initial consultation.
Read our Tips for Injured Workers and our FAQ on Workers' Compensation. We know Pennsylvania workers' compensation laws well and we focus all our resources on helping injured people and their families.
