Common Back Injuries

Back injuries are a serious concern in many work environments. They are one of the most common types of workplace injuries, and they can be very debilitating. Back injuries can occur during a variety of activities, and they can have an even wider range of effects after they happen.

Back injuries can occur from various actions, which can be anything from lifting heavy objects to twisting awkwardly, or badly designed chairs or desks with ergonomic problems. A back injury can come from lifting one extremely heavy object or from the repeated lifting of many smaller objects. In some cases, a back injury is not immediately apparent. They can take time to become a problem.

Most workplace back injuries result in a herniated disk, broken vertebrae, or arthritic problems in the back. The back is an extremely important part of the body, as it provides support for nearly any bodily action and also houses the spinal cord.

Back injuries tend to affect not just work performance, but also many daily activities. Because the back is used when standing, straightening, twisting, or turning the head, a back injury can cause a serious change in a person’s everyday life.

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If you or someone you love has been the victim of a back injury while at work, you may be entitled to reparations. For more information, or to speak with our legal team, contact the Pennsylvania back injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling 610-667-7511.