Back Injury Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in Springfield, MO

Workers’ Compensation Services in Missouri

Back injuries are among the most common workplace injuries for employees nationwide. These injuries can be painful, debilitating, and long-lasting, requiring most individuals to seek workers’ compensation benefits to recoup expenses. 

Unfortunately, the workers’ compensation system is notoriously difficult to navigate. Insurance carriers will thoroughly investigate your claim to determine if they will pay and, if so, how much. These companies commonly engage in tactics seeking any reason to deny or devalue your claim. 

At Webster & Carlton, we focus our entire practice on helping clients secure the benefits needed for such prevalent on-the-job injuries as those related to one’s spine and back. Our attorneys and support team understand the physical and financial hardships associated with these injuries and are here to guide you through the system from start to finish.

Common Types of Workplace Back Injuries

Some workers find they have sustained a back injury as the result of an accident like a slip and fall. Other workers may develop back problems as a result of placing repetitive strain on the spine. 

Some of the most common types of workplace back injuries include:

• Herniated discs
• Slipped discs
• Bulging discs
• Chronic back pain
• Pinched nerves
• Muscle sprains, strains, and tears
• Dislocations
• Spinal cord damage
• Lumbar and cervical disc fractures
• Spasms

Treatment will vary based on the type and severity of your sustained injury. Therapeutic measures such as massage and physical therapy may be necessary. More extensive treatment, such as surgery, may be required in severe cases. 

Lower Back Injuries

Lower back pain is another prevalent form of disability that strikes many adults. It can be challenging to deal with and significantly limit your activities and abilities, including your ability to work. Many on-the-job risks can lead to lower back injuries.

Some common causes of lower back injuries can include:

• Falls from high places
• Slips, trips, and falls
• Getting caught in between materials
• Getting hit by a heavy object
• Heavy lifting
• Regular twisting, pushing, or pulling
• Standing hunched over a conveyor belt or table
• Sitting in a non-ergonomic chair
• Vehicle accidents

Whether you aggravate your back over months due to regular lifting or similar physical tasks or you suffer an acute injury in an accident, many types of lower back injuries are possible. All can be debilitating and require rest, medication, and physical therapy to recover. Some workers with lower back problems experience chronic pain, and they might need surgery to ultimately correct the issue.

Let us help you fight for benefits. Contact us online or at (417) 545-3775 to request a free initial consultation with a Springfield back injury workers’ compensation attorney.