Yes, if your back injury occurred at work, it is most likely covered by workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania.
Back injuries are the most common type of work injury. Whether it be a constant dull ache affecting your daily routine, an excruciating stab in the back making it hard to even stand up, or pain traveling into your leg, back pain can be so pervasive that you may not be able to work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, back injuries account for roughly twenty percent (20%) of all workplace injuries nationally, and only a slightly lesser percentage within Pennsylvania (12.1% in 2018).
If you have suffered a back injury on the job, call the workers’ compensation Lawyers at Pearson Koutcher Law for a free initial consultation with one of our partners to discuss your case and find out how we can help you.
Back pain may affect all types of workers, however, the occupations most susceptible to back injuries typically include jobs that require strenuous physical work, forceful movements, heavy lifting, bending and twisting, awkward work postures, whole-body vibration, and static work postures, both standing and sitting. Jobs requiring this type of movement include warehouse workers who move heavy boxes, healthcare professionals, such as nurses, who lift patients and construction workers who repeatedly lift, bend, carry, pull and tug.
Other Job Types Include, but are not limited to:
Back injuries include herniated discs, fractured vertebrae, low back strains, and lumbar sprains.
Every claim is different and, therefore, the benefits will vary according to your situation. However, you may be entitled to wage-loss and medical benefits if you hurt your back at work.
The amount of compensation you can receive and the length of time you can receive benefits depends on the severity of the injury, your diagnosis and prognosis, and the type of job you hold.
Your back injury at work may be caused by either a specific incident or repetitive trauma. Either way, you may be covered by workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania.
An injury suffered as the result of a single work accident. A specific incident is usually a straightforward, obvious accident such as a slip and fall, a car accident or lifting heavy objects, for example.
Unlike a specific incident, a repetitive trauma injury is an injury that develops slowly and gradually over time. These injuries develop due to repeated stress on a physical part of the body and can occur when one performs work duties such as bending and lifting over and over again creating continual strain to the lower back.
In Pennsylvania, weekly compensation benefits are approximately 66.6% to 90% of the average weekly wage (AWW) and capped at $1,049.00 per week for an injury occurring in 2019.
Report your injury immediately and seek medical treatment. Then, contact the workers’ compensation Lawyers at Pearson Koutcher Law. We will take care of the rest.
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