Charleston Construction Site Back Injury Lawyers

A typical construction job will often involve lifting some very heavy objects such as beams, building materials, and machine components. This task can put a good deal of stress on the musculoskeletal system, resulting in painful and long-lasting injuries. The back and spinal cord are especially vulnerable to this kind of damage.

A back injury can interfere with your ability to work, earn a good salary, or even just enjoy your life. If you are among the millions of construction workers who have suffered back injuries while lifting heavy items, you should be eligible for compensation. Call the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800 to speak with one of our Charleston back injury lawyers.

Possible Damage

The back consists of three basic components: vertebrae (the small bones that compose the spine), inter-vertebral discs (pieces of cartilage lying between each vertebra), and the spinal cord (the long bundle of nerves protected by the vertebrae). There are also many joints along the back where one vertebra touches part of another.

Each of these components can be damaged when a person lifts many heavy objects over time. Some examples of common back injuries for construction workers include:

• Herniated disc: an inter-vertebral disc that slips out of place or even breaks, often pressing on a nerve and causing severe pain
• Sprain or strain: the muscle connecting vertebrae at the back’s joints can be stretched too far or even torn
• Compression fracture: the vertebrae can sometimes be pressed together with enough force to cause fractures, although this is most common among people with bone disease
• Pinched nerve: a back injury can cause excess pressure on the nerves of the spinal cord, creating this painful medical problem

Recuperating from injuries like these can take a long time, sometimes requiring expensive medical procedures like back surgery. If you are not receiving the workers’ compensation you need to cover your expenses, a Charleston workers’ compensation lawyer can help.

Contact Us

The Steinberg Law Firm has a knowledgeable and dedicated team of Charleston construction site back injury attorneys ready to assist with your case. Contact us today at 843-720-2800 to discuss your legal options.