Workers’ Compensation for Back Injuries

How To Get Workers’ Comp Benefits for Back Injuries Suffered At Work

More than one-quarter of all workers' compensation payments in California are for back injuries. This is one of the most common types of injury to occur on the job. Back injuries can cause:

• Pain
• Limited range of motion
• Disability
• Surgery
• Even paralysis

If your back has been hurt in a work-related injury, you are entitled under California law to file a claim for workers' compensation benefits. You will need a competent, experienced Fresno back injuries lawyer to represent you and help you through the process if you hope to avoid a denial, or want to ensure that you recover all possible benefits in your back injury settlement in California.

How Much is a Workers' Comp Back Injury Settlement in California Worth?

According to data collected by Lawyers.com, 68% of workers with back injuries received less than $20,000 in compensation, while 32% received settlements between $20,000 and $60,000. The amount of compensation you receive will usually vary depending on the severity of your injury.

The value of the California back injury settlement you may receive will depend on a wide range of factors. However, workers' comp benefits you may be entitled to receive include medical, disability, supplemental job displacement, and death benefits.

At Law Offices of Bryan K. Leiser, we focus exclusively on workers' comp cases. Our Fresno back injury lawyers have a deep understanding of the cases and processes involved. We are dedicated to helping you obtain the full benefits you are entitled to receive.

Types of Back Injuries

Various types of back injuries can occur on the job.

• Sprains and strains are injuries to the ligaments and muscles in the back. They can be very painful and cause significant reduction in range of motion.
• A fracture or dislocation of the spine can cause spinal cord injury, which could lead to paralysis.
• A herniated disc is a disc that is torn enough to allow the material inside to leak out and cause pressure on the nerve.
• Cauda equina syndrome is a condition that occurs when an injury causes compression of the nerves in the lower back. It is sometimes results from a herniated disc.

Regardless of the type of back injury you have suffered, it is important to get medical treatment. One of the benefits that workers' compensation insurance provides is coverage of medical treatment for your injuries. Do not wait to get professional assistance with pursuing your claim.

Injured at Work? Call Our Fresno Back Injury Lawyers

If you've suffered a back injury at work, our dedicated legal team is here to fight for your rights. Learn how we can help you navigate the workers' compensation process and secure the compensation you deserve. Our experienced attorneys have a proven track record of assisting individuals with back injuries in obtaining the benefits and support they need. We understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll such injuries can take, and we are committed to guiding you through the legal complexities.