According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, lift-related injuries are the primary cause of workers’ compensation claims. If you’ve sustained injuries due to lifting, lowering, holding, or carrying the materials necessary to perform a job-related task, you may be entitled to compensation.
Workers who suffer lifting injuries can experience severe pain and limitations in movement. Unfortunately, the condition can become worse if the worker continues to lift objects, even those that are not as heavy as the one that resulted in the injury.
For many employees, lifting and lowering risks are an integral part of their jobs. Employers often require employees to perform heavy lifting and lowering jobs alone, although sharing the workload would be a safer option. Companies can reduce the risk of work-related injuries by providing dollies, hand trucks, or other mechanical lift and transport devices.
The cost of medical treatment and lost wages may be covered by workers’ compensation. However, in order to receive benefits, you must file a claim.
Next Steps
Workers’ compensation can help you to pay for your Xrays, medical visits, and prescription medication as well as required therapy and surgery if needed to correct the injury. It can also help you to offset the cost of bills that you will still need to pay when you are continuing with your treatment and away from work. Workers’ compensation attorneys can help you navigate the court system and negotiate with insurance companies to help you get the compensation you need to cover the costs of your lifting injury.
If you have suffered from a work-related work injury, time is of the essence. Contact the experienced attorneys at Probinsky & Cole today to schedule a free consultation.
Common Causes of Heavy Lifting Injuries?
Any time you lift heavy objects or more weight than you should, you are at risk for a heavy lifting work-related injury. The most common causes behind lifting injuries include:
- Lifting heavy packages: Lifting packages heavier than 30 to 40 pounds on a regular basis can lead to a wide range of bone and soft tissue injuries.
- Restocking inventory: Stocking requires repetitive lifting and twisting and oftentimes involves lifting a large volume of heavier packages.
- Furniture and appliance moving: Appliance furniture transportation requires heavy lifting, awkward movements, and uneven weight distribution.
- Lifting patients: EMTs and medical professionals make experience work injuries when transferring patients to stretcher from bed-to-bed.
- Preparing forklifts: Prepping a load for forklift movement often involves stacking and arranging heavy items.
- Unloading heavy cargo: Loading and unloading of commercial trucks and cargo and delivery vans involves a large amount of heavy lifting as well as repetitive movement.
An attorney can examine all aspects of your case, advise you of possible legal options, and help you to decide the next steps to take.
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