[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/how-to-prove-a-back-injury-at-work\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/how-to-prove-a-back-injury-at-work\/","headline":"How To Prove a Back Injury At Work For Compensation","name":"How To Prove a Back Injury At Work For Compensation","description":"Back injuries are among the most common workplace injuries in Kentucky. Painful back injuries are often caused by work-related wear and tear on muscles, spinal discs, and other soft tissue in the lower back. If you have suffered a wear and tear injury at work that prevents you from performing your job duties, you may […]","datePublished":"2023-01-24","dateModified":"2025-04-11","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/author\/geraldvanoverjr\/#Person","name":"Gerald Vanover Jr","url":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/author\/geraldvanoverjr\/","identifier":12,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a4e11f2c59f2b0dee3ed003fc217eba163c080079070f1746090ec1887f10863?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a4e11f2c59f2b0dee3ed003fc217eba163c080079070f1746090ec1887f10863?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/18-mcy-logo-blue.png","url":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/18-mcy-logo-blue.png","width":300,"height":300}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/back-injury-at-work.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/back-injury-at-work.jpg","height":600,"width":800},"url":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/how-to-prove-a-back-injury-at-work\/","about":["Workers' Comp"],"wordCount":1056,"articleBody":"Back injuries are among the most common workplace injuries in Kentucky. Painful back injuries are often caused by work-related wear and tear on muscles, spinal discs, and other soft tissue in the lower back.If you have suffered a wear and tear injury at work that prevents you from performing your job duties, you may qualify for workers\u2019 compensation benefits. But wear and tear claims are complicated to pursue. You need a knowledgeable lawyer\u2019s help. Because back pain cannot always be depicted with a diagnostic test, many employers will dispute workers\u2019 compensation claims for work-related wear and tear injuries. You need to speak with an experienced workers\u2019 compensation attorney right away if you have a wear and tear claim.At\u00a0Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer,\u00a0we help injured workers with\u00a0workers\u2019 compensation claims involving wear-and-tear injuries and other serious injuries. Our experienced back injury workers\u2019 comp lawyers are ready to guide you through the Kentucky workers\u2019 compensation system. It takes Kentucky Courage\u2122 to stand up to an insurance company and fight for just compensation. Our attorneys are known for the Kentucky Courage\u2122 they bring to each case.If you have a workers\u2019 comp claim for a wear-and-tear back injury caused by your job duties, contact a\u00a0Kentucky workers\u2019 compensation attorney\u00a0today. Schedule a free consultation about seeking the full benefits available by Kentucky law.What Is a Wear and Tear Injury?Wear and tear on tendons, muscles, and sensitive nerve tissue caused by repetitive use over an extended period of time can lead to a variety of injuries. These are typically painful sprain and strain injuries of the musculoskeletal system, including joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, spinal discs, nerves, and blood vessels.Wear-and-tear injuries are also known as repetitive strain injuries, repetitive motion injuries, cumulative trauma injuries, and work-related musculoskeletal disorders.Lower back strains\u00a0and sprains are the most common causes of low back pain. A back injury can cause debilitating loss of flexibility or mobility in some cases. Muscle strains and sprains in the lumbar region are common because the lower back supports the weight of the upper body and is involved in moving, twisting, bending, and lifting.How Do Back Injuries at Work Occur?Common workplace back injuries include lower back strains, herniated discs, and pinched nerves.The two most common factors that contribute to back pain are:Force, such as exerting too much force with your back by lifting and\/or moving heavy objects.Repetition, such as repeating certain movements, which can lead to muscle fatigue or injury.Undue force and repeated stress on the back can lead to wear-and-tear injuries. Wear and tear is often a factor in jobs that require:Heavy liftingRepeated lifting, carrying, and pullingBending over desks or other equipmentWorking with heavy machineryStanding or walking for entire shiftsWorkplace back injuries are also caused by trauma suffered in accidents, such as:Slips, trips, and fallsFalls from roofs, ladders, and elevated platformsScaffolding collapseVehicle accidentsBeing struck by a falling or flying objectBeing thrown by the impact of an explosionHow Can You Prove a Back Injury Is a Result of Wear and Tear?If your back injury happened gradually because of your job and work conditions, you may have a wear and tear claim and be entitled to workers\u2019 compensation. These can be challenging claims to pursue. Our experienced lawyers know the types of evidence needed to develop your wear and tear claim.You will need evidence that the degenerative changes to your back are more than would be expected through the normal aging process and that they were caused by your job duties or work conditions.Our Kentucky Courage\u2122 attorneys can help you seek a second medical opinion if needed to supplement your medical record regarding the conditions of your job that have contributed to your back pain. The goal is to show that the excessive wear and term to your back occurred as a result of your work or the workplace conditions, leading to back pain.Workers\u2019 comp benefits include payment of your medical expenses, a portion of lost wages, and disability payments if you cannot return to work. Workers\u2019 compensation insurance provides coverage to injured employees without having to prove that anyone was at fault for causing the injury.In exchange for businesses purchasing workers’ compensation insurance, Kentucky\u2019s workers\u2019 compensation statutes bar injured workers from suing their employer for a work-related injury, even if their injury was caused by the employer\u2019s negligence.Kentucky workers\u2019 compensation law says in part, \u201cInjury is defined as any work-related traumatic event or series of events, including cumulative trauma, arising out of and in the course of employment which is the proximate cause of harm evidenced by objective medical findings.\u201dTo prove a back injury caused by wear and tear and obtain workers\u2019 comp benefits, you should:Contact a Kentucky workers\u2019 compensation lawyer. The Kentucky Labor Cabinet, which administers KY workers\u2019 compensation, says on its own website: \u201cDue to the complexity of the claims process, most injured workers hire an attorney to file a workers\u2019 compensation claim for them.\u201dTell your supervisor and\/or employer about your back pain. Report any specific work duties that cause or increase your pain or loss of mobility.Get a medical exam. Be sure to tell the doctor about work duties that affect your back, such as lifting, carrying, bending, or stretching. Ask the doctor to put any instructions about limiting work duties in writing.Report back to your employer any medical diagnosis or doctor\u2019s orders regarding work. Notify your employer in writing if you have been told not to return to work because of a work-related back condition.Injured By Your Job\u2019s Wear and Tear in Kentucky? We Can HelpA back injury at work caused by wear and tear should qualify for benefits from the Kentucky workers\u2019 compensation system. But the insurance companies often dispute wear and tear claims. You need to call the Kentucky workers\u2019 comp attorneys\u00a0of Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer will help you seek the maximum compensation available. Our attorneys are known for their courage in standing up for injured Kentuckians against big insurance companies.Call us now\u00a0at (877) 809-5352 or contact us online to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation and put Kentucky Courage\u2122 behind your workers\u2019 compensation claim."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How To Prove a Back Injury At Work For Compensation","item":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/blog\/how-to-prove-a-back-injury-at-work\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]