Back Injury

Several different types of injuries can occur at the workplace, especially ones that require lifting of heavy objects. Often employees are asked to lift and move items that are much too heavy causing them to experience serious back injuries as a result. Many people think that when you’ve suffered a back injury at work, the only compensation you can receive will come from your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. Even though this is true for the most part, several exceptions do exist. These include certain situations in which you may be able to sue for damages caused by your injuries. If you have suffered a back injury at work, our workers’ compensation attorneys can help in protecting your rights and getting the maximum compensation for your injuries.

When you should sue for damages:

• When you are injured by a defective product and you might be able to hold the manufacturer of the product accountable for liability
• When you are injured by a toxic substance and you might be able to bring a toxic tort lawsuit against the manufacturer of that substance.
• When you are injured because of inappropriate conduct on the part of your employer and there may be grounds for a personal injury lawsuit against your employer.
• When your employer does not carry workers’ compensation insurance and you might be able to sue them in a civil case or collect money from a state fund.
• When a third party caused your injury and a personal injury lawsuit may be brought against that person.

Back Injury at Work

Workers compensation can give some money and benefits to an employee who experiences a back injury at work. However, temporary disability and permanent disability payments are not that substantial and don’t cover the injured employee for the pain and suffering that resulted from the accident.

Also punitive damages for the company for its poor safety measures or hazardous conditions aren’t accounted for under workers compensation. That’s why it’s important for injured workers to understand their rights to bring a case outside of the workers’ compensation system. Our knowledgeable work injury attorneys can notify you of these rights and help you to understand your options better. Contact our personal injury lawyers for assistance with your case today to ensure that your rights are protected.