San Diego Back Injury Lawyers Who Know What You’re Going Through
Many injured people at work are often told to toughen up or walk it off. This attitude can be pervasive among managers, business owners and even other employees. This approach can be incredibly destructive for the victims of workplace back injuries. Whether you were injured by a fall, repetitive motion injury or some other circumstances, please take the health of your back seriously. The consequences of failing to get proper treatment and rehabilitation can be catastrophic to a person’s health.
At Kiwan & Chambers, APC, we have decades of experience helping clients obtain workers’ compensation benefits in the San Diego area. Our lawyers have a strong track record of success, and they know how the California workers’ compensation system works. You can get immediate help in a free consultation.
Please call us at 619-369-3504 to schedule your free consultation.
Common Types Of Back Injuries
Our California back injury lawyers know how debilitating back injuries can be. The impact on your daily life can be significant, especially if your back injury prevents you from working. These are examples of some of the most common varieties of workplace back injuries that we see:
- Sprains and strains: Develop from the over-stretching or tearing of the ligaments or muscles. They can cause severe pain and limited mobility.
- Fractures: Can occur from accidents like falls or car crashes. They can lead to serious complications and require lengthy recovery periods.
- Dislocation: A dislocation in the spine can be excruciating and may lead to more serious conditions if not treated properly.
- Herniated discs: When a disc in your spine ruptures or bulges, putting pressure on the spinal nerves. It often leads to pain, numbness or weakness.
- Nerve compression: Often a result of herniated discs or spinal stenosis, nerve compression can cause chronic pain and other neurological symptoms.
- Paraplegia: A severe condition that results from an injury to the spinal cord, leading to paralysis of the lower limbs.
- Quadriplegia: Even more severe than paraplegia, quadriplegia involves paralysis of all four limbs, typically caused by a high spinal injury.
Treatment for back injuries are usually very costly. They can also lead to other medical issues such as mobility problems or chronic pain. These injuries can impact your life in many ways, from financial strain, medical bills, and lost wages to long-term personal and emotional challenges. If you have a back injury as a result of your job duties, you may qualify for San Diego workers’ compensation benefits.
If My Back Injury Was A While Ago, Can I Still Seek Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
Back injuries can affect anyone, from construction workers to those in more sedentary roles. However, many back injuries do not appear immediately. They may take weeks or months to develop. In California, you have up to one year from the date of the injury or illness to apply for workers’ compensation benefits. Regardless of when your back injury occurred, whether it’s a recent acute injury or one that developed over time, our California back injury attorneys may be able to help.
Back Injury Victims Deserve Ample Time And Resources To Recover
Many people assume that having a severe back injury is just a normal part of getting older. This attitude is prevalent in fields such as the construction industry that involve manual labor or lifting heavy materials. The unfortunate truth is that while back problems are more common as a person ages, workplace back injuries or other workplace injuries are often made worse because people refuse to get proper treatment.
Our staff has seen the pressure that injured workers face when they file a California workers’ compensation claim related to a back injury. We know that employees are often worried about retaliation or being fired from their jobs because they tried to assert their right to get workers’ compensation. Our aggressive staff is ready to stand up for workers with injured backs and get them the compensation they deserve.
Get A Free Consultation With A San Diego Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
Our back injury lawyers are ready to give you the help you need. Get the help you need. Don’t hesitate to contact our San Diego office to schedule your free consultation with an experienced lawyer. Call 619-369-3504 or email us to schedule a free consultation. Se habla español.