Back pain is one of the most common reasons people miss work or file workers compensation claims. At some point, everyone has probably experienced back pain. It’s actually one of the most common reasons why people might have to miss work and a … [Read more...] about Recognizing the Signs of Work-Related Lower Back Pain and Getting Treatment
Back Injury Lawyers
Filing for Missouri Workers Comp After a Back Injury
Back injuries are the second most common workplace injury, according to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OHSA). The most common work related back injuries include: Lower back strainPinched nervesFractured vertebraeBulging, … [Read more...] about Filing for Missouri Workers Comp After a Back Injury
St. Louis Workplace Injury – Lower Back Pain and Occupational Disability
The Department of Labor attributes 33% of occupational musculoskeletal injuries to lower back pain. According to a study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, about 66% of lower back pain patients resume work … [Read more...] about St. Louis Workplace Injury – Lower Back Pain and Occupational Disability
St. Louis Work Compensation Lawyer: Back Injury Prevention Tips
Back injuries are one of the most commonly reported work related injuries. A back injury can range from minor strains to serious and painful conditions such as herniated discs. There many reasons a back injury may occur at the workplace. For … [Read more...] about St. Louis Work Compensation Lawyer: Back Injury Prevention Tips
Chronic Back Pain and Workers Compensation
If you have suffered a back injury at work, you may need to be able to prove that it was caused by a task or accident while at work. So far this year in Missouri, 5,479 workers compensation cases have been filed. A large portion of these involve … [Read more...] about Chronic Back Pain and Workers Compensation
Back Injuries Resulting from a Workplace Accident
Herniated discs can be incredibly painful. The pain can spread to your limbs and can become excruciating. Back injuries can affect every aspect of your life and can leave you unable to work. It is incredibly important to get necessary medical care … [Read more...] about Back Injuries Resulting from a Workplace Accident