Back Injuries in Workers’ Compensation

Back injury cases are among the most common Workers’ Compensation cases we see here at Lenahan & Dempsey.  Back injury cases are also among the most common types of cases challenged by employers and/or their insurance company lawyers.

We Can Help

Lenahan & Dempsey Workers’ Compensation lawyers help injured workers every day throughout Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, Pike, Monroe, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour counties, and beyond with their back injury cases.

Attorney Brian Lenahan of our office, who heads our Workers’ Compensation Department, is listed in Best Lawyers in America and is a Certified Workers’ Compensation Practitioner in Pennsylvania.  He is also listed in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and the National Trial Lawyers – Workers’ Compensation Top 25.  He has won Workers’ Compensation awards as high as a million dollars for individual, seriously injured workers.  In addition, we have additional Workers’ Compensation lawyers and a team of experts we can call upon to get the benefits you deserve following a serious back injury at work.

We are available 24/7 at 1.888.536.2328. Call us today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. There are no fees until you get the money you deserve.

Types of Back Injuries

There are many different ways Pennsylvania workers injure their backs.  Back injuries can range from minor strains to far more serious conditions such as herniated discs, fractures, damaged muscles, and spinal cord injuries.

These injuries can result from a variety of work-related activities, including lifting heavy objects, repetitive motions, falls, and accidents involving machinery or equipment.

We have even seen cases of office or at-home workers hurting their backs while moving objects around their office or being injured by objects falling from storage closets.

Report All Injuries Immediately

You are required, and it actually can strengthen your case, to report all work-related injuries as soon as possible to your employer.   It is also critical that you begin seeking treatment from an approved healthcare provider and that you document your injury.

Back Injuries Are Often Challenged

We have seen employers or insurance company lawyers challenge back injury cases time and time again.   They will often dispute the nature of the injury, the extent of the injury or when you are able to return to work.

That’s where we can help.  At Lenahan & Dempsey we understand the often-complex Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation laws.   We understand how to move your case forward and how to get you all the benefits you deserve.

Benefits Available Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act

Eligible employees who suffer at work back injuries may be entitled to various benefits including:

1. Medical Treatment: Coverage for all necessary medical treatment related to the back injury, including doctor visits, surgery, physical therapy, and medication.

2. Wage Loss Benefits:  Wage loss benefits for time missed from work due to the injury. The amount of benefits you will qualify for is a percentage of your average weekly wage.

What Can You Expect When Working With Lenahan & Dempsey

We have recovered Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients across almost all fields of Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith and Workers’ Compensation law.

Lenahan & Dempsey is listed in Best Law Firms in America, and we are listed as a Tier 1 Law Firm (the highest rating).  Attorney Brian Lenahan of our office, who heads our Workers’ Compensation Department, is listed in Best Lawyers in America and is a Certified Workers’ Compensation Practitioner in Pennsylvania.  He is also listed in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and the National Trial Lawyers – Workers’ Compensation Top 25.

Eight of our lawyers are listed in Best Lawyers in America and eight are listed as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. Three are listed in the Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania, including our Firm President John R. Lenahan, Jr., our Managing Partner Timothy G. Lenahan, and lawyer Matthew Dempsey.

Timothy Lenahan is also Best Lawyers In America’s Top Insurance Lawyer for his representation of the injured fighting against large insurers for the region of Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains.  He has previously been named Best Lawyers Top Personal Injury Lawyer for that region for his work fighting for the rights of injured people.

We fully understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a case can take on victims and their families. Our highly dedicated team of lawyers and paralegals can point to a history of success supporting our clients and winning the money they need to rebuild their lives.