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Neck and Back Injuries

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Getting hurt at work is awful. Neck and back injuries, especially, can leave you feeling helpless. We are here to help pick up the pieces. Please give us a call right away to set up a consultation with our California workers’ compensation lawyers.

Neck and Back Injuries

Neck and Back Injuries

Getting hurt at work is awful. Neck and back injuries, especially, can leave you feeling helpless. We are here to help pick up the pieces. Please give us a call right away to set up a consultation with our California workers’ compensation lawyers.

Neck and Back Injuries

Neck and Back Injuries

Getting hurt at work is awful. Neck and back injuries, especially, can leave you feeling helpless. We are here to help pick up the pieces. Please give us a call right away to set up a consultation with our California workers’ compensation lawyers.

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“Dave Myers is an outstanding litigator in employment-related matters. Dave Myers handled each case with remarkable skills, knowledge and professionalism. Dave consistently achieves impressive results for his clients, and is always a pleasure to work with.”

“David Myers is an exceptional advocate and a real expert in the areas of employment and labor law. Because of his skill and dedication, has obtained substantial verdicts on behalf of employees who have been discriminated against in the workplace. He conducts himself with the highest ethics and level of professionalism.”

“Refreshingly humble, David simply gets great results for his clients. I have dealt with him on Family Law, Personal Injury and Employment Law matters. He is as good as it gets at all three practice areas.”

“Dave Myers is an outstanding litigator in employment-related matters. Dave Myers handled each case with remarkable skills, knowledge and professionalism. Dave consistently achieves impressive results for his clients, and is always a pleasure to work with.”

“David Myers is an exceptional advocate and a real expert in the areas of employment and labor law. Because of his skill and dedication, has obtained substantial verdicts on behalf of employees who have been discriminated against in the workplace. He conducts himself with the highest ethics and level of professionalism.”

“Refreshingly humble, David simply gets great results for his clients. I have dealt with him on Family Law, Personal Injury and Employment Law matters. He is as good as it gets at all three practice areas.”

Neck and Back Injuries

Getting hurt at work is awful. Neck and back injuries, especially, can leave you feeling helpless. We are here to help pick up the pieces. Please give us a call right away to set up a consultation with our California workers’ compensation lawyers.

Understanding Neck and Back Injuries

Neck and Back Injuries | California Workers' Compensation LawyersIt’s more common that you’d think that someone gets a neck or back injury at their place of work. These injuries can be quite recoverable, or they can be serious enough to completely change someone’s life.

Your place of work is required to carry workers’ compensation. They can get in serious trouble if they do not. You should be covered by this compensation. If you’ve been a victim of a workplace accident and want to talk to a California workers’ compensation lawyer, please don’t hesitate to reach out to discuss more about these cases at any time.

How Often Do Neck and Back Injuries Take Place at Work?

We see these neck and back injuries really frequently. It is common in workplaces that require labor to perform their daily tasks. Some neck and back injuries are caused by:

  • Falling from heights
  • Repetitive motions that cause stress injuries
  • Heavy lifting
  • Sudden movements that result in neck and back injuries, such as herniated discs and strains

You frequently see these injuries happening at workplaces such as:

  • Construction sites
  • Industrial sites
  • Medical workers
  • Agriculture workers
  • Roofers
  • Mechanics
  • Plumbers
  • Electricians

Essentially, most workers who are repeating motions all the time and doing a lot of physical action during their normal work days are at a higher risk of getting a neck or back injury. While it is less common to see these types of injuries in an office setting, it still happens.

Why These Injuries Can Be Dangerous 

The spine is complicated. You have the nervous system, ligaments, bones, and muscles that make up that anatomy. It’s delicate, and minor injuries can turn into something major. A spinal cord injury could result in death or paralysis. It’s very serious. Even moderate injuries could mean you require extensive medical treatment that may even be a lifelong struggle.

How Repetitive Motion Can Cause Stress Injuries for Neck and Back

A stress injury can be something like carpal tunnel on a localized scale. These repetitive stress injuries also happen to the neck and back. You get these injuries, as you can imagine, by repeating the same motion over and over, which causes body parts to be overused. People in office jobs can suffer these injuries to their wrists and hand joints from computer and mouse use. You could also suffer spinal injuries if your workspace is not set up in an ergonomic way. If your desk and chair and computer are set up badly, it can cause neck and back injuries. These kinds of injuries can seem mild, but they can make life unbearable because they get to be so painful.

If you are on your feet for your whole shift, lifting heavy stuff or working with heavy machinery, this can cause seriously painful neck and back injuries. Our bodies don’t do well when we put them through repetitive stress. Think about the pain and injuries someone who uses things like jackhammers could get.

Accidents happen all the time in which people fall or get crushed or use faulty machinery and end up with a spinal injury. These happen way too much. We see it all the time.

Available Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Neck and Back Injuries

You are entitled to bring a claim for workers’ compensation if you get a neck or back injury on the job. How you are compensated is all based on the individual details of your claim. A California workers’ compensation lawyer can help you get compensation for medical bills, vocational rehab, disability, lost wages, and more.

Generally speaking, the worse your injuries are and the more they affect your life, the more compensation you will be getting. This won’t be determined until you know what your medical treatment needs to be. Typically, we can value a claim once treatment is done. It would be different if you’re going to need treatment for a lifetime. Once we know what we’re up against, you will have a better understanding of what this case will bring.

Make sure you act quickly to talk to your lawyer. You are going to face challenges during the claim process, so having a skilled California workers’ compensation lawyer is a key. Don’t delay, as you don’t get forever to bring your claim.

If your claim gets denied the first time, don’t give up. We can appeal and try again. You deserve compensation for your damages. We know how to get that for you.

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We understand this is a difficult time for you. Please don’t hesitate to get in contact with our California workers’ compensation lawyers right away. Call Myers Law Group today to set up a consultation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

California workplace neck and back injuries are commonly caused by falls from heights, repetitive motions causing stress injuries, heavy lifting, sudden movements resulting in herniated discs and strains, and accidents involving faulty machinery. These injuries are frequent in construction sites, industrial sites, medical work, agriculture, roofing, mechanics, plumbing, and electrical work. Office workers can also suffer spinal injuries from poor ergonomic setups with improperly positioned desks, chairs, and computers causing repetitive stress to the neck and back.
Workplace neck and back injuries can be extremely dangerous because the spine is complicated, involving the nervous system, ligaments, bones, and muscles. Minor injuries can turn into major problems, and spinal cord injuries could result in death or paralysis. Even moderate injuries may require extensive medical treatment that could be a lifelong struggle. The delicate nature of spinal anatomy means that what seems like a minor injury can have serious long-term consequences, making immediate medical attention and proper treatment crucial.
Repetitive stress injuries to the neck and back occur from repeating the same motions over and over, causing body parts to be overused. Office workers can develop spinal injuries from poorly set up workstations with bad desk, chair, and computer positioning. Workers on their feet all shift lifting heavy items or using heavy machinery can develop seriously painful neck and back injuries. Examples include injuries from using jackhammers or other vibrating equipment. These injuries can seem mild initially but can make life unbearable due to chronic pain.
California workers’ compensation benefits for neck and back injuries include medical bill coverage, vocational rehabilitation, disability payments, lost wages, and ongoing treatment costs. Compensation is based on individual case details – generally, the worse your injuries and the more they affect your life, the more compensation you’ll receive. Benefits can’t be fully determined until treatment needs are known, and some cases require lifetime treatment. The Myers Law Group helps maximize compensation for medical expenses, disability ratings, and lost earning capacity.
Neck and back injuries are very common in California workplaces, especially those requiring physical labor. They frequently occur in construction, industrial sites, medical facilities, agriculture, roofing, mechanical work, plumbing, and electrical trades. These injuries happen from falls, lifting accidents, machinery malfunctions, repetitive motions, and sudden movements. Even office environments see spinal injuries from ergonomic problems. The Myers Law Group sees these cases frequently because spinal injuries are among the most common workplace injuries across all industries in California.
After a workplace neck or back injury in California, immediately report the injury to your employer or supervisor, seek medical attention promptly even if the injury seems minor, document the accident scene if possible, get a copy of the accident report, and contact an experienced workers’ compensation attorney. Don’t delay medical treatment as spinal injuries can worsen quickly. The spine’s delicate anatomy means early intervention is crucial. Act quickly as there are strict deadlines for workers’ compensation claims, and delayed reporting can jeopardize your benefits.
If your California neck or back injury workers’ compensation claim is denied, don’t give up. You can appeal the decision through the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, gather additional medical evidence, obtain independent medical evaluations, and file for a hearing before a workers’ compensation judge. Many initially denied claims are eventually approved with proper legal representation. The Myers Law Group has successfully appealed denied spinal injury claims and recovered benefits for injured workers. Insurance companies often deny legitimate claims to save money, but experienced attorneys know how to overcome these denials.