JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

According to the United State’s Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), back injuries are the top workplace injury issue in the country. With over one million people suffering back injuries each year, it’s easy to see how these types of injuries can affect so many lives throughout the country.

Accounting for one in every five workplace injuries, back injuries account for nearly one fourth of all workers’ compensation claims, resulting in billions of dollars paid out to suffering individuals and their families. This research leads us to question what causes workplace back injuries. The answer, according to OSHA, is primarily due to lifting and straining, and nearly 80% of all back injuries are to the lower back region.

OSHA admits that no lifting technique is guaranteed to limit back injuries, however, effective control programs and ergonomic design of tasks may help reduce the number of injuries. Through surveys and other research methods, OSHA’s fact sheet claims that nearly one third of all compensable back injuries could have been prevented with proper training, procedures and form.

Back injuries in the workplace can leave you unable to work and unable to live a normal life. Back injuries can leave you with limited mobility and can linger for years. If you have experienced a back injury on the job in Pennsylvania, you should seek legal representation immediately. A consultation with the experienced Philadelphia work injury attorneys at Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo will help you understand your rights, as well as understand how to properly document your treatment to substantiate your case. Call us today at 888-807-WORK (9675) to schedule a free consultation.