Michigan Workers’ Compensation Lawyers For Back Injuries
If you have ever suffered a back injury, you know it can affect every aspect of your life, including your ability to work. Back injuries are also one of the most common types of work injuries. However, receiving workers’ comp benefits for a back injury is not automatic, and insurance companies routinely try to reduce or deny the benefits that injured workers need. That is why you should put an experienced workers’ compensation attorney on your side as soon as possible after a work injury.
At Steele & Ferguson, P.C., our workers’ compensation lawyers have more than 30 years of experience, and we have helped thousands of clients win millions of dollars in benefits. We know what it takes to build strong workers’ compensation claims and help people get the benefits they need for work-related back injuries.
For a free consultation, please call us at 888-471-2002 or complete our contact form. Our main office is in Flint, and our workers’ compensation attorneys fight for injured workers and their families everywhere in Michigan. We are also proud to offer home visits when injuries prevent our clients from coming to us.
Types Of Back Injuries Workers Usually See
Blue collar workers are the foundation of Michigan’s workforce, but a back injury can put them out of commission. These employees face a range of back injuries due to the physically demanding nature of their work.
- Strains and sprains: These occur when muscles or ligaments are overstretched or torn, leading to pain and limited mobility.
- Herniated discs: When the soft material inside a spinal disc pushes out, it can compress nerves and cause severe pain and numbness.
- Fractured vertebrae: Falls or heavy impacts can lead to fractures in the spine, which often require lengthy recovery times and can result in chronic pain.
- Cumulative trauma: Repetitive strain from lifting, bending and twisting can lead to long-term, debilitating back pain.
Life-changing back injuries, like herniated discs and fractured vertebrae, can drastically impact a worker’s entire life. They often require surgery, extensive physical therapy and long periods of rest, leading to severe financial strain.
Other possible impacts include:
- Chronic pain: Persistent pain that can limit daily activities and reduce quality of life
- Reduced mobility: Difficulty in moving, bending and lifting, affecting work and personal life
- Emotional distress: Depression, anxiety and stress stemming from chronic pain and lifestyle changes
- Loss of independence: Increased reliance on family members or caregivers for daily tasks and mobility
- Long-term rehabilitation: Ongoing need for physical therapy, medications or surgeries
- Secondary health issues: Development of other health problems due to decreased physical activity and prolonged bed rest
- Social isolation: Reduced ability to participate in social activities, leading to feelings of loneliness and isolation
- Reduced earning capacity: Lower potential future earnings due to limitations in job performance
Even after recovery, back injuries can prevent employees from returning to their previous roles or performing at the same capacity. Unfortunately, this can put a halt to career progression.
Given the serious implications of occupational back injuries, advice from an experienced workers’ compensation attorney is invaluable. They can not only explain your rights – but can also take charge of your workers’ compensation claim, helping to prevent errors and maximize your financial recovery.
Getting Workers’ Comp Coverage For Your Specific Back Injury
Workers in all types of industries suffer back injuries. In our more than 30 years of practice, our back injury clients have included health care workers, factory workers, retail workers, construction workers, warehouse workers, transportation workers and employees in virtually every industry. We have seen every type of back injury, including common and very painful ones that affect L4, L5 and S1 vertebrae. Some back injuries are sudden, and some develop over time or become aggravated due to work duties. Whatever your situation may be, we can help.
Our workers’ comp attorneys can review your case and help you build a strong workers’ compensation claim that includes all the necessary medical and income documentation to maximize your benefits. One of the most common reasons for denial of workers’ comp benefits is insufficient medical evidence, and we can help you avoid that mistake and get the medical benefits and wage loss benefits you need. Let us help alleviate your burdens so you can focus on your health and recovery.
To learn more about the workers’ compensation system in Michigan, please see our Michigan Workers’ Comp FAQ.
Contact Steele & Ferguson, P.C., For A Free Consultation
For a free consultation, please call us in Flint at 888-471-2002 or complete our contact form. Our workers’ compensation attorneys fight for injured workers from Detroit to Traverse City and beyond.