Why are back injuries so common in workers comp?

Lumbar spine and back injuries account for roughly one-third of all workers compensation claims. Many of these injuries are life-changing, resulting in time missed from work to recover and the need for back surgery. You might never return to full duty work after a back injury.

How long does it take for workers comp to resolve a back injury?

On average, it took 17.9 months for workers with back injuries to resolve their cases. This is a little over two months longer than the average for workers with all types of injuries, which took 15.7 months to resolve.

How much does a worker get for a back injury?

According to our survey, 74% of workers with back injuries received compensation, either through a voluntary settlement or through an award by a judge after a workers’ compensation hearing. Only 26% of workers with back injuries did not receive a settlement or award.

How to negotiate a Workers Comp back injury settlement?

Please use this information to get the medical attention you need to recover and cash payments that provide financial security after a work-related back injury. If you have questions about your legal rights after a work injury or want help negotiating a workers comp back injury settlement, call me: (804) 251-1620 or (757) 810-5614.

Can you get workers compensation for a hip injury?

Work-related car accidents and machinery accidents can lead to a femur shaft fracture. There is a high probability that you will require surgery for your broken thighbone. Do not agree to a workers compensation hip injury settlement without talking with an attorney. You may leave a lot of money on the table.

What happens if you get a hip injury on the job?

Here are some common causes of leg and hip injuries sustained on the job: No matter how your leg or hip injury occurred at work, our workers comp lawyer can help you obtain coverage for medical expenses, permanent partial disability benefits, and lost income. Employees are at risk of suffering a hip injury on the job, no matter their occupation.

Is there a HIPAA exemption for workers’comp?

It’s important to note that workers’ compensation is exempt from HIPAA privacy regulations. Your employer and the workers’ compensation insurance carrier can access your medical records related to your workers’ comp back injury without your permission, but your medical information unrelated to your injury is still restricted.

What to do if you have a back injury at work?

Many work-related back injuries can be prevented by lifting properly. “Prevention is the best medicine,” says Dwight S. Tyndall, MD, FAAOS, of DrSpine.com, a spine surgeon in Munster, Indiana who specializes in treating spine condition in the injured worker.

When do you have to go back to work after workers comp?

Your employer or your employer’s workers’ compensation insurer have to pay you as long as you are incapacitated by your work-related injury or illness and no other work is available that you are capable of performing. Employers and insurers are anxious to get you back to work as soon as possible.

How often do people get workers comp for back pain?

The data shows that about 80 percent of adults will suffer a back injury or experience back pain during their lifetime – and that hurting your back once increases the likelihood of chronic episodes of back pain. Lumbar spine and back injuries account for roughly one-third of all workers compensation claims.