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. We have a deep understanding of the cases and process involved.
We are dedicated to helping you obtain the full benefits you are entitled
to receive.
Injured at Work? Get Help from Our Firm
Various types of back injury 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.
Contact the firm by calling (559) 900-1303
for aggressive, experienced Fresno workers' comp legal representation.
We are ready to help you fight for your back injury settlement in California!