Neck Injuries

Serious neck injuries can be the result of workplace collisions, falling objects, or accidents that cause severe whiplash. Workers who are required to operate machinery or vehicles as part of their duties are at risk of whiplash injuries on the job. People may also suffer serious neck injuries if they fall from elevation while at work. Many times there is no neck “pain”, but numbness and tingling in the hands or arms. Worker’s compensation exists to help injured employees pay for medical bills, expenses, and other financial needs as they recover from the injury. If you have been wrongly denied worker’s compensation benefits, consult an experienced employment compensation attorney to discuss your legal options.

Describing your neck pain may affect your claim

You may think that it is just a minor injury and therefore do not report it properly to your employer’s insurance adjustor. You have the burden to prove that you were injured on the job. Your employer does not have to help you file a claim. We can help you with injuries involving:

  • Bulging disk
  • Cervical neck pain
  • Lifting accident
  • Herniated disk
  • Muscle sprain
  • Whiplash
  • Automobile wreck
  • Falling accident

Workers’ compensation provides benefits for an immediate sudden accident. Have you felt a pull or sharp pain when you were lifting something at work? If you say you have a herniated neck disc after lifting 10 boxes, you may lose your case. We can help ensure the adjustor does not lead you down the wrong path and deny your claim.

You should contact us just to be safe

Maybe you have never been hurt before. You may be on medication. Most injured workers are not sure how to file a proper claim.

Call us before you talk to your employer or their insurance company. We will tell you whether you have a case. By contacting us, you can prevent making a mistake or a damaging statement that may cause you to lose your case. We can advise you about your claim. Call or e-mail to set up a free initial consultation.

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