Back injuries are one of the most common workplace injuries that employees face. A majority of these types of injuries occur as a result of lifting heavy objects (usually heavy boxes). Workers in many different types of industries are susceptible to back injury from heavy lifting.
If you’ve suffered a back injury at work, you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation.
How to qualify for workers’ comp benefits
In order to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, you will need to provide proof that you sustained your back injuries in the workplace. As long as your back injury occurred or developed during your scope of employment, you should be eligible to qualify.
To ensure that you’ll be able to collect your benefits, you’ll need to take caution in how you approach your claim. Following your injury, you need to do the follow three things:
- Seek medical attention ASAP: Back injuries are no joke. They can quickly worsen if not treated properly. Seek medical attention immediately following an accident or injury. Not only will you receive treatment to help heal your injury, you’ll also have medical documentation to support your claim and increase the likelihood that you’ll be able to receive workers’ compensation benefits.
- Report your injury: You’re required to report your injury to your employer within 90 days under South Carolina law. Waiting too long could cost you your legal rights and benefits.
- Seek Help From a professional: The best course of action to get the compensation you deserve is to put your case into the hands of an experienced workers’ compensation attorney. Workers’ compensation claims can become complicated quickly. You shouldn’t have to go through the process alone.
What benefits will you likely receive?
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Medical expenses
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Lost wages
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Long-term disability
