Practice Areas Workers’ Compensation Workers’ Compensation by Industry and Job Type Mover Injuries

Movers perform physically demanding work every day. From lifting heavy furniture and appliances to loading trucks and navigating stairs, movers face a high risk of workplace injuries. Even routine moving jobs can result in serious accidents that require medical treatment, time away from work, and workers’ compensation benefits.

At Stern & Cohen, we represent movers, moving company employees, furniture delivery workers, and other transportation and labor workers throughout Pennsylvania. If you were injured while lifting, carrying, loading, unloading, or transporting items for work, our Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys are ready to help.

Common Causes of Mover Injuries

Moving companies rely on employees to perform repetitive physical labor in a variety of environments. As a result, movers frequently experience workplace injuries caused by overexertion, accidents, and unsafe conditions.

Common causes of mover injuries include:

Whether working on residential moves, commercial relocations, or furniture deliveries, movers face injury risks throughout the workday.

Common Mover Injuries

The physical demands of moving work can result in both traumatic injuries and repetitive stress conditions.

Common mover injuries include:

Many movers require physical therapy, injections, surgery, or extended medical treatment before returning to work.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Movers

Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits may be available if you were injured while performing moving or delivery duties.

Workers’ compensation benefits may cover:

  • Medical treatment
  • Surgery and hospital bills
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation
  • Prescription medications
  • Wage-loss benefits
  • Specific loss benefits for permanent injuries
  • Workers’ compensation settlements

Whether your injury occurred while lifting furniture, loading a truck, or making a delivery, you may be entitled to benefits.

Back Injuries and Heavy Lifting Accidents

Back injuries are among the most common workers’ compensation claims filed by movers. Repeated lifting, carrying, and maneuvering heavy furniture can place significant stress on the spine and surrounding muscles.

Common lifting-related injuries include:

  • Herniated discs
  • Lower back strains
  • Neck injuries
  • Shoulder injuries
  • Knee injuries

Even if an injury develops gradually over time rather than from a single accident, workers’ compensation benefits may still be available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can movers receive workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania?

Yes. Most movers and moving company employees are covered by Pennsylvania workers’ compensation and may qualify for benefits after a work-related injury.

Are lifting injuries covered by workers’ compensation?

Yes. Back injuries, shoulder injuries, herniated discs, and other lifting-related injuries are among the most common workers’ compensation claims filed by movers.

Can I receive workers’ compensation if I was injured while moving furniture?

Yes. Injuries that occur while lifting, carrying, loading, unloading, or transporting furniture as part of your job duties may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits.

Contact a Pennsylvania Moving Company Worker Injury Lawyer

A workplace injury can leave movers facing medical bills, lost wages, and uncertainty about the future. If you were injured while working for a moving company or performing relocation services, the attorneys at Stern & Cohen are ready to help.

Contact Stern & Cohen today for a free consultation to discuss your workers’ compensation claim and learn about your legal options.

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