Workers’ Compensation for Workplace Back Injuries — Minnesota

If you suffered a back injury at work — from a one-time accident or repeated job duties — Midwest Disability LLC can help you secure the workers’ compensation benefits you need for medical care, lost wages, and rehabilitation. Our work comp back injury lawyers represent clients across Minnesota, including the Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Cloud, Rochester, Fargo/Moorhead, Duluth, and Outstate/Greater Minnesota.

Common Types of Work-Related Back Injuries

We handle the full range of spine and back injuries caused or worsened by work, including:

• Spinal cord injuries
• Herniated or bulging discs
• Fractured vertebrae
• Lower back (lumbar) injuries
• Radiculopathy / sciatica (radiating leg pain)
• Paralysis, paraplegia, quadriplegia
• Repetitive strain and overuse injuries from lifting or bending

Many back injuries are suffered as the result of an accident. Others are repetitive stress injuries, suffered after repeating the same motion over and over. Repetitive motion back injuries are common in workplaces that involve a lot of lifting. With years of experience on our side, we are able to handle all of these work injury cases.

How Back Injuries Happen at Work

Back injuries on the job often occur in these ways:

• Sudden traumatic events: falls, being struck, heavy lifting, or machinery accidents.
• Repetitive motion or overuse: repeated lifting, bending, twisting, or prolonged sitting/standing that causes degeneration or herniation over time.
• Aggravation of a preexisting condition: work can substantially worsen an existing back problem and still qualify for benefits.

Medical Care, Benefits, & What You Should Expect

Back injuries often require extensive care — imaging, surgery, ongoing physical therapy, pain management, and in some cases, long-term care. Workers’ compensation benefits may include:

• Payment of all reasonable and necessary medical care related to the injury
• Temporary total disability (TTD) if you cannot work while recovering
• Temporary partial disability (TPD) or vocational rehabilitation if you can return with restrictions
• Permanent partial or permanent total disability benefits when impairment remains
• Wage loss and reimbursement for travel to medical appointments

Our Minnesota back injury attorneys will gather medical records, coordinate with treating physicians, and represent you at hearings or negotiations so you receive full compensation under Minnesota law.

Employer Retaliation and Your Rights

Under Minnesota law, you cannot be lawfully retaliated against for reporting a workplace injury or pursuing workers’ compensation benefits. If your employer takes adverse action after you report an injury, our team can evaluate potential retaliation claims and protect your rights.

Back Injuries Are Serious Injuries

Back injuries often take a significant amount of time to heal. One or more surgeries may be required. Physical therapy may be necessary. Chronic back pain may persist for years. Victims may suffer radiating pain through their legs. A wheelchair may be needed temporarily or, in the most serious cases, permanently. Workers’ compensation benefits should cover all medical costs associated with workplace back injuries, not to mention lost wages. Our attorneys are committed to making certain you get all of the workers’ compensation benefits you are entitled to.

Do You Have A Policy?

If you have purchased a policy through your Minnesota employer or privately, you may be eligible for benefits. Do not expect the insurance company to hand them over after you have suffered a spine injury. Our lawyers can help you get everything you are entitled to under the policy that you paid for.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

To schedule a free consultation with one of our Minneapolis work comp back injury lawyers, contact us online or call our offices directly at 888-387-4135.