According to statistics from the Bureau of Labor, lifting injuries make up nearly one-third of all work-related injuries in the United States. Whether you are lifting food onto shelves at a grocery store, lifting a patient into a bed at a nursing home, or lifting heavy materials at a construction site, lifting heavy objects puts strain on the body that can cause serious injuries.
If you experienced a workplace lifting injury that resulted in significant lost time from work, permanent disability, permanent wage loss, or if your claim for worker’s compensation benefits has been denied, Kingree Law Firm can help. Kingree Law Firm is a premier worker’s compensation law firm in Wisconsin. Led by founding attorney Luke Kingree, our team of Wisconsin worker’s compensation attorneys exclusively represents injured workers in claims for worker’s comp benefits. We primarily handle cases outside of the Milwaukee area and have earned a reputation as one of the top worker’s comp firms in the state.
Every year, more than 86,000 people in the United States sustain lifting injuries at work. Common workplace lifting injuries include:
Severe lifting injuries can result in emergency room visits, missed time from work, and surgery. A workplace lifting injury can also knock you out of your current occupation, cause the need for retraining, or lead to permanent wage loss and a loss of earning capacity.
When lifting injuries occur on the job, injured workers are entitled to worker’s compensation benefits. You should report the injury to your employer, who should complete an injury report and submit the information to their worker’s compensation insurance carrier. Once your employer’s worker’s compensation carrier has been notified of the claim, they should contact you.
Be sure to follow your medical provider’s treatment instructions and, once you are cleared to return to work, inform your employer of any restrictions. In some cases, you might be cleared to return to regular work duties right away. Other times, you may be allowed to return to work on restricted duty. In these cases, your employer should not require you to perform work beyond your restrictions. Wisconsin’s worker’s compensation system pays for the cost of doctors’ bills, medical expenses, and medication and other prescriptions required to treat your occupational injuries. Injured workers are also entitled to benefits based on the nature of their injuries and the extent of any disability.
Although you are not required to hire a worker’s compensation lawyer, there are many benefits to working with an experienced professional. The worker’s compensation team at Kingree Law Firm can evaluate your situation, assist with appealing a denied claim and filing any supporting documentation, build the strongest case possible, and ensure you do not miss any important deadlines or make mistakes that could jeopardize your claim for benefits.
To minimize the risk of lifting injuries at work, workers should accurately assess their lifting capabilities. If a job requires lifting more than you should, discuss this concern with a supervisor. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has developed a formula for evaluating lifting hazards. In general, workers should avoid lifting objects that weigh more than 50 pounds. For loads heavier than 50 pounds, two or more workers should lift the load.
Workers can prevent lifting injuries by following proper lifting procedures:
If you experienced a lifting injury in the workplace that caused significant lost time from work, permanent disability, permanent wage loss, or if your claim for worker’s compensation benefits was denied, Kingree Law Firm can help. Contact Kingree Law today to schedule an appointment to discuss your situation and how we can assist you.
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