The most common work injury, and the one insurers question most. We help you get the scans, the right specialist and the paperwork that ties it to the job.
Free case evaluationSpine injuries
Back and neck injuries happen lifting, twisting, falling and sometimes just doing the same motion for years. Because so many adults have some wear in their spine, insurers often say the pain is age, not work. That argument is common, and it is not always right.
We work with your treating doctors to put the work connection in writing, push for imaging and specialist referrals when they are delayed, and track your restrictions so you are not pushed back into a job that will hurt you again.
Having some wear in your spine does not mean work could not have injured it.
A clear medical opinion that work caused or worsened the injury is often the turning point in a back claim.
When an MRI, injection or surgery request sits unanswered, we press the insurer and, if needed, ask a judge.
We compare the light-duty job you are offered with what your doctor actually wrote.
Some spine injuries never fully heal. We look at permanent disability benefits and future medical care before any settlement.
You don't need all of these on day one. We help collect them.
| Record | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| RecordFirst clinic or urgent care visit | Why it helpsShows what you said happened, on the day it happened. |
| RecordImaging (X-ray, MRI, CT) | Why it helpsShows the injury itself, and can be compared with any older scans. |
| RecordTreating doctor's causation note | Why it helpsA plain statement that work caused or made the condition worse. |
| RecordWork restrictions | Why it helpsLifting limits and hours that decide whether a job offer is fair. |
| RecordPrior records, if any | Why it helpsProof the old problem was quiet before this injury happened. |
Back injuries that build up over time can be tricky: in many states the reporting clock starts when you knew, or should have known, the pain was from work. Report it as soon as you make the connection.
Every state writes its own deadlines. We give you the dates that apply in Missouri and Kansas in writing after the first call. What varies by state
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Often, yes. Many states cover injuries that make an existing condition worse. The key is medical proof of what changed after the work injury.
It depends on your state. In some states, including many in the Midwest, the employer or insurer chooses the treating doctor. You may still be able to ask for a change or get your own evaluation. We explain the rules for your state.
If surgery is recommended, the insurer usually has to review and approve it. When it is delayed or denied, we can ask for a quicker review or a hearing.
Denied or cut off
Denied claims and appeals
A denial letter is the insurer's opinion, not a judge's decision. We find out why it said no and what it takes to change the answer.
On the job site
Construction injuries
Falls, struck-by injuries, trench and equipment accidents. We handle the comp claim and look for anyone else who may share the blame.
Built up over time
Repetitive stress injuries
Carpal tunnel, tendinitis and shoulder injuries from the same motion, every shift. No single accident, but still a work injury in most states.
Exposure on the job
Occupational illness and exposure
Lung disease, hearing loss, skin conditions and illness from chemicals, dust or fumes. Long timelines, careful medical proof.
What comes next
Settlements and return to work
Light duty, restrictions, permanent ratings and settlement offers. We help you understand the trade-offs before you sign anything.
Beyond workers' comp
Third-party claims
When a careless driver, a property owner or a defective machine caused your injury, you may have a claim outside workers' comp too.
The free case evaluation takes about five minutes. We call back within one business day, in English or Spanish, and tell you plainly whether we think we can help.
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