Neck and Back Injuries Are Common on the Job
Injuries to the back and neck are among the most common workplace injuries. A worker doesn't have to be involved in an accident to suffer a debilitating neck, shoulder or back injury. The muscles and bones in the back and neck are fragile. When a minor injury occurs in one area, muscles overcompensate and put stress on other areas.
On the Job Injuries
If you are suffering from a neck or back injury that prevents you from working temporarily, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits through the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC). Notify your employer about your injury immediately and make sure your treating physician has been for payment by the BWC. You may file the workers' compensation claim yourself or have your doctor file it for you.
The BWC sometimes denies even the most straightforward workers' comp claims for a variety of reasons. After you file, the BWC will review your claim. During that time, you may be notified that the BWC requires further information about the nature of the accident or injury. The BWC handles a large caseload and has strict criteria for reviewing files. Often, it seems as if the goal is to frustrate the claimant into giving up.
Experienced Attorney, Local and Ready to Help
OhioBWCAttorneys.com is a group of independent law firms throughout the state. Our association serves as an advertising program to get injured workers in touch with an experienced workers' compensation lawyer in their area. Each member of our group offers decades of experience vigorously representing workers with back and spine injury claims. Whether you are filing an initial claim or one that has been denied, a in the OhioBWCAttorneys.com network can help. Contact us.
Individual Personal Injury Claims
OhioBWCAttorneys.com lawyers have extensive experience representing individuals who have suffered back and neck injuries in car accidents and other accidents caused by someone's negligence. The lawyers in our network each have more than 30 years of personal injury insurance claims experience. We have been responsible for many of the largest injury settlements and jury awards in Ohio.
We have experience representing clients in workplace and personal injury claims related to back and neck injuries:
- Broken back
- Chronic back pain
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neck injuries, fractured neck, neck pain
- Shoulder and joint injuries
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Make sure you have the right attorney fighting for you. Wherever you live and work in Ohio, a local member of the OhioBWCAttorneys.com advertising program is ready to help you fight for the benefits and compensation you need. Call us toll-free at 888-748-1868 or contact us by e-mail for a free consultation to discuss your neck or back injury with an experienced lawyer.
