On-The-Job Lifting & Bending Injuries
Injured On the Job? Contact Our Virginia Workers’ Compensation Lawyers for Help!
Have you recently suffered an injury at work while lifting a heavy object? Have you noticed that a chronic pain has developed over time due to lifting objects at work? Lifting incidents are a common work-related injury, and you are entitled to workers’ compensation when injured on the job. If your employer offers insufficient compensation or has denied your claim, contact The Barrera Law Firm, PLLC.
Our dedicated attorneys have over 75 years of combined legal experience helping injured workers receive the essential medical and financial compensation they have been denied. Contact us so that we can review your case!
We are available for consultations at (571) 290-2390.
What Compensation Is Available?
Your employer in required to provide a safe working environment, and, when accidents occur, they must compensate employees for any necessary time off and medical expenses.
A lifting injury can cause damage to the following areas:
- Back and spine
- Shoulders and neck
- Arms and hands
- Knees and feet
When you’re injured because of a work-related incident, it can be a difficult to navigate the system to ensure you are receiving the fair compensation and rights you deserve. At The Barrera Law Firm, PLLC, we have assisted thousands in their work-related injury cases, and we’re here to help you too.
Your claim may entitle you to the following compensation under the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act:
- Doctor’s visits
- Hospitalization fees
- Medical testing
- Prescriptions
- Transportation fees
- Physical and emotional therapy
Contact Us Today
As the injured employee, you must file a workers’ compensation claim within two years of the accident to ensure you receive the necessary benefits you are entitled to. The Barrera Law Firm, PLLC has helped many employees fight for their benefits, and we look forward to reviewing your case.
Learn more by contacting us at (571) 290-2390!
