Back Injuries at Work

workplace injuryA work-related back injury isn’t just painful but can also be debilitating. Severe back injuries can result in a worker’s inability to perform job tasks and leave them with long-term discomfort and pain.

Anyone who has suffered a work-related back injury in California is entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim and seek compensation for their back injury. In addition, if back injuries prevent the victim from working, they may be eligible for temporary or permanent disability compensation.

The professional California workplace back injury attorney from Aoudi Law can help file your claim and maximize coverage under workers’ comp for your back injury. Anyone who suffered a back injury at work is entitled to compensation. Our California workers’ compensation attorneys will help you obtain the medical and financial support you need after a back injury at work.

Common Back Injuries at Work

 

Workplace injuries affecting the neck and back are pretty common, but individuals who perform manual labor are most susceptible.

There are many types of accidents in the workplace that can result in back injuries, including the following:

  • Falling from heights
  • Trips, slips, and falls
  • Vehicle or equipment accidents
  • Injuries from flying or falling objects
  • Explosions
  • Scaffolding collapses

Californians injured in a workplace accident are guaranteed coverage under California’s workers’ compensation laws, with limited exceptions. You are eligible for workers’ comp even when you were at fault in the accident.

Aside from exceptions like intoxication, illegal behavior, or intentional acts, you should be able to obtain benefits that will cover lost wages and medical treatment due to an on-the-job back injury. An experienced California workers’ comp attorney will help ensure that you get the maximum compensation possible.

Back Injuries Caused by Repetitive Stress

 

Not all work-related back injuries involve an accident. In fact, most back injuries develop over time as a result of repeated stress caused by everyday work activities.

Workers involved in the following on-the-job activities are most likely to develop a back injury over time:

  • Heavy lifting
  • Repetitive lifting, carrying, turning, or pulling
  • Remaining hunched over a desk or other piece of equipment for extended periods
  • Operating heavy machinery
  • Walking or standing for an entire shift

Even an office job can result in a repetitive strain injury to the neck or back, particularly if the employee is not utilizing an ergonomically appropriate seat. A repetitive stress injury and other workplace injuries developing over time will be covered under workers’ comp in California as long as it results from your job.

These types of injuries may be difficult to prove, however. As a result, many employers and insurance companies often blame the injury on something besides the job, like recreational activities, to avoid paying compensation.

Your California workers’ compensation lawyer knows all the tricks that employers and insurance companies employ in these cases and can help you prove that your injury was indeed due to your job duties.

Dangers Associated with Back Injuries

 

The human spinal cord is both complicated and highly delicate. Our spines connect our bones to muscles and ligaments, housing our central nervous system. Spinal cord damage can lead to severe, long-lasting, or potentially fatal injuries.

Spine damage may affect your bodily functions and prevent the brain from delivering the right signals to organs, limbs, and other parts of the body. In the most severe cases, spine damage causes cognitive difficulties, organ failure, quadriplegia, and paralysis. Even the most minor spinal injury can have devastating effects.

A California Workers’ Compensation Attorney Can Help

 

The experienced workers’ compensation attorneys from Aoudi Law can help if you have suffered a back injury at work. Our team has the experience necessary to get you the compensation you deserve.

The California workers’ compensation specialists at Aoudi Law have extensive experience representing clients like you. So whether you are just starting the workers’ compensation claims process or if your employer’s insurance company has denied your claim, Aoudi Law is on your side.

Call or text 714-769-8706 today for a free consultation.

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