JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

Back pain is very common. Eighty percent of Americans will suffer back pain at least once in their lives. However, this statistic won’t make you feel better if you are in pain, and it won’t help you if your workplace back injury makes it impossible to continue to do your job.

Each year, more than one million Americans will suffer a back injury while at work. Most workplace back injuries occur because of overexertion or repetitive motion.

Some people are able to continue working despite their injury. However, it may be impossible to keep working when your job involves lifting, carrying, sitting, or standing. In this case, Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation may be an option.

You may know that workers’ compensation covers your medical bills if you are injured at work. It also pays a portion of your salary if you are unable to work because of your injury. However, it isn’t always easy to get workers’ compensation for a back injury.

Workers’ compensation automatically covers any injury that occurs at work. What happens when you wrench your back at work but don’t feel the pain until later in the day? What if you have back pain that comes and goes? What if you suspect, but can’t prove, that your pain is due to many days of sitting in an uncomfortable chair?  What if you aren’t sure of the cause of your pain, but you know that work makes it worse? Sometimes, it is extremely difficult to prove that an injury was caused at work.

Unfortunately, your word isn’t good enough. Back pain is one of the most common problems listed on fraudulent workers’ compensation claims. Because back injuries are hard to see and hard to prove, your employer and your insurance carrier may automatically suspect you of fraud. They may even hire a private investigator to gather “proof” that you are faking your injury.

You may need the help of an Allentown work injury lawyer. Your attorney will work with your doctor and other experts to get proof that you have a workplace injury. He will use this evidence to support your Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claim so you can get the compensation you deserve.

If you have questions, see our link to request a free copy of Your Guide To PA Workers’ Compensation. If you would like to discuss your situation with an Allentown workers’ compensation lawyer, please call Mednick, Mezyk, and Kredo at 888-807-WORK.