On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Nov 11, 2022 | Personal Injury |
Back injuries are the most common reason for workers taking time away from their job due to health concerns.
At the same time, most people think of back injuries as temporary setbacks to their work that will not affect them for long. But a few back injury sufferers have to deal with the effects of these injuries indefinitely.
Factors determining damage
Mayo Clinic discusses how back injuries can impact a person’s career. Essentially, the true damage of a back injury depends on several factors. This includes things like the health and age of the victim, previous medical conditions, the type of injury sustained, its location, and more.
Based on these factors, it is possible to pinpoint a rough healing timeline. However, back injuries often take much longer to heal from than a person might think.
On top of that, it is a poor idea to return to work with a back injury still in the process of healing. Any additional stress or strain could worsen the damage already done, eventually leading to even more medical attention.
Potential job loss on the horizon
Some people, however, may not actually be able to return to their former position anyway. In some cases, a person will not be able to return to their previous state of capability or mobility. With severe back damage, some people can no longer bend, lift, stretch, or complete other physical actions that may be necessary for a job.
In this way, a back injury can actually impact a person’s chance of staying employed. This is why back injury sufferers must take action for compensation damages.
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