Practice Areas Workers’ Compensation Common Work Injuries Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation for Neck Injuries

Neck injuries can be extremely painful and disruptive, making it difficult to work, drive, sleep, or perform everyday tasks. From herniated cervical discs and nerve pain to chronic stiffness and limited mobility, a work-related neck injury can have long-term consequences.

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

Common Causes of Work-Related Neck Injuries

Neck injuries can happen in nearly any industry, especially in physically demanding jobs or positions involving repetitive movement. Common causes include:

Even office workers can develop neck injuries from prolonged sitting, poor posture, and repetitive strain.

Types of Neck Injuries We Commonly See

The neck contains vertebrae, cervical discs, muscles, ligaments, and nerves that can all be damaged in a workplace accident.

Common work-related neck injuries include:

  • Herniated cervical discs
  • Bulging discs
  • Pinched nerves
  • Cervical radiculopathy
  • Muscle strains and ligament sprains
  • Whiplash injuries
  • Chronic neck pain
  • Cervical spinal stenosis

Symptoms may include:

  • Neck stiffness
  • Burning or shooting nerve pain
  • Tingling or numbness in the arms or hands
  • Weakness in the shoulders or upper extremities
  • Headaches
  • Limited range of motion

These injuries can make it difficult to safely perform job duties or return to normal activities.

Herniated Cervical Discs and Nerve Pain

Herniated cervical discs are among the most serious workplace neck injuries. When a cervical disc presses on nearby nerves, workers may experience pain, numbness, or weakness in the shoulders, arms, or hands.

These work-related neck injuries are commonly caused by heavy lifting, falls, repetitive strain, sudden trauma, and workplace vehicle accidents. Diagnosis may involve MRIs, CT scans, or other testing to evaluate nerve damage and spinal injuries.

Neck Surgery and Workers’ Compensation

Some workplace neck injuries require surgery, including cervical fusion, disc replacement, or decompression procedures. Recovery can involve extensive medical treatment, physical therapy, and time away from work.

Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits may cover:

  • Surgical treatment
  • Hospital bills
  • Physical therapy
  • Rehabilitation
  • Wage-loss benefits during recovery

Insurance companies sometimes dispute the severity of neck injuries or the need for surgery. Our attorneys are experienced in handling contested workers’ compensation claims and protecting injured workers throughout the process.

Light Duty Work After a Neck Injury

After a neck injury, some employees are released to return on light duty restrictions. These limitations may include restrictions on lifting, driving, repetitive movement, or overhead work.

Workers should never feel pressured to perform duties that worsen their condition or violate medical restrictions. If an employer cannot provide appropriate modified work, injured workers may still qualify for wage-loss benefits.

Workers’ Compensation Settlements for Neck Injuries

If you suffered a work-related neck injury in Pennsylvania, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for medical treatment, physical therapy, surgery, rehabilitation, and lost wages during recovery. Benefits may also include mileage reimbursement and compensation for permanent impairment where applicable.

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

Let Stern & Cohen Help With Your Neck Injury Claim

At Stern & Cohen, we understand how difficult a serious neck injury can be. Whether you work in healthcare, construction, transportation, warehousing, manufacturing, or an office setting, our experienced attorneys are ready to protect your rights and fight for the benefits you deserve.

If you suffered a work-related neck injury, 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.

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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.

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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.