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Des Moines Worker Alert: 9 Common Causes of a Back Injury at Work

Lifting is such a common part of so many workers' jobs that it may come as no surprise that back injuries are a common cause for someone to file an Iowa Workers' Compensation claim. If this is the situation you are in and you need help with filing your Iowa Workers' Compensation claim, you should consult with a Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney to discuss all of the points of your case.

A lifting injury is generally sustained when a worker lifts a heavy object or if the item is bulky or awkwardly shaped. A back injury can be debilitating and result in a worker being unable to work for a long period of time.

Here are some common causes for a worker to sustain a back injury while lifting at work: 

• reaching up high while lifting;
• inappropriate lifting technique used;
• poor design of work station or layout;
• repetitive lifting of awkward items;
• twisting body while lifting;
• bending while lifting;
• lifting heavy objects;
• poor footing; and
• slippery floor. 

No matter what the cause of your back injury, if it was the result of performing your regular job duties you may be able to receive Iowa Workers' Compensation benefits.

If a lift injury at work has resulted in you being unable to work, you should immediately consult with a Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney. An attorney will explain how an Iowa Workers' Compensation claim can help cover your medical expenses and lost wages in both the short term and the long term. 

Contacting a Des Moines Workers' Compensation Attorney

The Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney team at Walker, Billingsley & Bair know the importance of protecting your work injury claim from the get-go. That's why we provide this FREE book; Iowa Workers' Compensation - An Insider's Guide to Work Injuries: 7 Deadly Mistakes To Avoid If You Are Hurt At Work. To learn more about what our legal team will do to help you protect your Iowa work injury claim, contact Walker, Billingsley & Bair to schedule a no-cost consultation - 1-888-792-3595.