The Illinois workers' compensation attorneys here at Steven J. Malman & Associates, PC regularly meet with claimants who've suffered serious back injuries. Some common back injuries that afflict Illinois workers include:

• Damage to the sciatic nerve (a.k.a. sciatica)
• Stenosis of the lumbar region
• Shifting of vertebrae
• Disc degeneration
• Herniated discs
• Damage to cartilage
• Bulging or ruptured vertebrae
• Degenerative damage to thoracic, lumbar, or cervical spine areas
• Pinched nerve problems, also known as radiculopathy
• Muscles spasms
• Tissue erosion
• Burns
• Broken or fractured vertebrae
• Injuries to the back resulting from medical malpractice (e.g. a botched spinal tap)
• Infection of vertebrae or of surrounding tissues
• Paralysis (partial or complete)
• General numbness
• Undiagnosed back pain

At Steven J. Malman & Associates, PC, we understand that a wide variety of work circumstances can lead to back injuries. For instance, a warehouse worker may strain ligaments or tear cartilage by lifting a box incorrectly or by working machinery that’s out of date or insufficiently maintained. Likewise a dockworker can suffer nerve impingement while attempting a launch a boat in frigid or inclement weather. Even Illinois workers with jobs that most people classify as low impact or even sedentary can suffer serious back injuries. One of the most common causes of chronic lower back strain, for instance, is improper posture -- particularly with respect to sitting. Workers who slouch at their desks or who labor at poorly designed workstations can, over time, develop crippling pain from, for instance, sciatica.

In order to file a Chicago workers' compensation claim, you need not prove that your employer was negligent. A workers' comp claim is very different from a personal injury suit. Your burden of proof is much lower. To explore how to make a claim and ensure that you get all the benefits that you deserve – and to protect your claim against challenges – connect today with a veteran Illinois workers' compensation attorney. Go to www.malmanlaw.com now to find out more about the philosophy that drives the team at Steven J. Malman & Associates and to read more about our cases and credentials. Or simply call 1-888-MALMAN-LAW or e-mail info@malmanlaw.com at any time – 24 X 7 – to book a confidential and free consultation regarding your Chicago workers' compensation back injury.