Heavy Lifting Injuries
Lifting heavy objects on the job can take a significant toll on your back and spine. If you are ever required to lift heavy items at work, it is important to take steps to protect yourself from injury. Even a minor back injury could leave you unable to work for weeks or months, causing severe physical pain and financial stress. However, an accident on the job may qualify you for workers’ compensation benefits to help you with your injury.
If you or someone you know has experienced a heavy lifting injury while working, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 for a free confidential consultation regarding your right to seek workers’ compensation benefits.
How Heavy Lifting Accidents Occur
A heavy lifting injury can happen suddenly and unexpectedly on the job. Whenever picking up an object at work, even one that seems to be light, one must be sure to lift the object slowly and carefully without wrenching his or her back. Heavy lifting injuries can occur when the lifter:
- Lifts with the back instead of the legs
- Tries to lift an object that is too heavy
- Tries to pick up an oversized or awkwardly shaped object alone
- Is not issued proper back protection equipment
- Slips or trips while carrying a heavy object
Any of these incidents can cause a person to suffer injury from lifting a heavy object. If you have been hurt while trying to carry a heavy item on the job, it is important to consult with a workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible. An experienced attorney can provide legal counsel and assistance with your workers’ compensation claim to maximize your chances of receiving the payment that you need.
Contact Us
For more information on workers’ compensation claims and heavy lifting injury cases, don’t hesitate to contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 610-667-7511.