Practice Areas Workers’ Compensation Common Work Injuries Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Lawyers for Back Injuries

Back injuries can make it difficult to lift, bend, walk, sit, stand, or safely perform physical job duties. From herniated discs and nerve damage to chronic lower back pain, serious back injuries may require surgery, rehabilitation, and extended time away from work.

At Stern & Cohen, we help injured Pennsylvania workers pursue workers’ compensation benefits for back injuries caused by workplace accidents and repetitive job duties. If you are seeking workers’ comp benefits for a back injury in Pennsylvania, our attorneys are ready to help.

Common Causes of Work-Related Back Injuries

Back injuries often result from traumatic workplace accidents or repetitive physical strain. These injuries are especially common in physically demanding industries and jobs involving lifting, bending, climbing, or prolonged standing.

Common causes of workplace back injuries include:

Workers in construction, warehousing, healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, delivery, and office jobs may face an increased risk of serious back injuries.

Types of Back Injuries We Commonly See

The back and spine contain discs, muscles, ligaments, nerves, and vertebrae that can all be damaged in a workplace accident.

Common work-related back injuries include:

Symptoms may include:

  • Lower back pain
  • Pain that radiates into the legs
  • Numbness or tingling
  • Muscle weakness
  • Difficulty standing or walking
  • Limited mobility
  • Chronic pain and stiffness

These injuries can interfere with a worker’s ability to safely perform physical labor, lift heavy objects, or remain on their feet for extended periods.

Back Surgery and Workers’ Compensation

Some back injuries require surgery, especially in cases involving herniated discs, spinal fractures, nerve compression, or chronic pain conditions. Recovery may involve extensive rehabilitation, physical therapy, pain management, and time away from work.

Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits may cover:

  • Surgical treatment
  • Hospital bills
  • Physical therapy
  • Rehabilitation
  • Pain management treatment
  • Medical equipment
  • Wage-loss benefits during recovery

Insurance companies sometimes dispute back injury claims or argue that workers can return before they are fully healed. Our attorneys are experienced in handling contested workers’ compensation claims involving serious spinal and orthopedic injuries.

Light Duty Work After a Back Injury

After a back injury, some employees are released to return on light duty restrictions. These restrictions may limit lifting, bending, standing, climbing, repetitive movement, or physical labor while the injury heals.

Workers should never feel pressured to perform duties that worsen their condition or violate medical restrictions. If appropriate modified work is unavailable, injured workers may still qualify for wage-loss benefits.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits and Settlements for Back Injuries

If you suffered a work-related back injury in Pennsylvania, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for medical treatment, surgery, rehabilitation, and lost wages during recovery.

Some back injury workers’ comp claims resolve through settlements based on factors such as the severity of the injury, surgery requirements, permanent work restrictions, ongoing medical treatment, and lost earning capacity. Workers’ compensation may apply whether the injury resulted from a sudden workplace accident or repetitive job duties.

Let Stern & Cohen Help With Your Back Injury Claim

At Stern & Cohen, we understand how painful and disruptive a serious back injury can be. Whether you suffered a herniated disc, spinal injury, chronic lower back pain, or another workplace back injury, our experienced Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys are ready to protect your rights and fight for the benefits you deserve.

If you suffered a back injury at work, contact Stern & Cohen today for a free consultation.

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Common Work Injuries

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FedEx Employee with Work-Related Neck Injury

We secured a $190,000 settlement for a FedEx employee who suffered a serious neck injury on the job. She required ongoing treatment, including injections, and was kept out of work while receiving total disability benefits.

$210,000

Carpenter/Foreman with Rotator Cuff Tear

We recovered $210,000 for a carpenter/foreman who stepped off a ladder, landed on equipment, and fell at work. He suffered a full tear of his dominant right rotator cuff.

$230,000

Union Carpenter – Scaffold Fall & CRPS

We recovered $230,000 for a union carpenter who fell from a six-foot scaffold while installing sheet rock and metal framing. He landed on his left hand and wrist and later developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).

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Electrician with Knee, Hand, Wrist, and Back Injuries

We secured $230,000 for an electrician who tripped over a pipe at a Pennsylvania job site, injuring both knees, hands, wrists, and his back. His employer failed to properly document the incident, and the insurance company initially accepted only part of his injuries.