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Filing an Iowa Workers' Comp Claim for Fractured Vertebrae (Part A)

If you've suffered a spine injury, such as fractured vertebrae in the workplace, you may be eligible to file an Iowa Workers' Comp claim. You can speak to a Waterloo work injury lawyer about how to make your claim and receive the compensation you need to cover your lost work time and medical expenses.

Causes of Fractured Vertebrae

A spinal injury can be devastating and cause you to change the way you live your life. A fractured vertebra can range from mild to severe, depending upon the location of the break and the nature of the injury.

There are numerous ways these back injuries can occur, including:

• slips or trips at work;
• car crashes;
• falls from great heights; and
• violent acts.

These types of injuries are covered under Iowa's Workers' Comp laws. If your injury occurred while at work, you'll need to speak with a Waterloo work injury lawyer as soon as you can to start making your Iowa Workers' Comp claim.

Types of Spinal Fractures

Spinal fractures can occur anywhere on the spinal column, but they most commonly occur:

• in the thoracic (mid-back) region;
• in the lumbar spine (lower back); or
• at the connection point between the mid and lower back (thoracolumbar junction).

Back injuries may be relatively minor, such as a compression back fracture, and some may be extremely severe, such as a fracture-dislocation injury, which can cause serious physical effects.

Fractured vertebrae can cause varying degrees of pain, stiffness and even paralysis. You may be unable to work for a long period of time, or perhaps indefinitely, with severe cases.

You're within your rights to pursue an Iowa Workers' Comp claim. Keep in mind that you shouldn't delay in taking care of legal matters, even though your primary focus will be on recuperation. Your best bet for a full and fair settlement is to contact a Waterloo work injury lawyer.

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