Workers’ Compensation Attorney Serving Pima County
Injuries to the back and neck are among the most debilitating injuries a worker can sustain on the job. In Arizona, neck and back injuries are common in construction accidents and oil rig accidents, and can seriously impact your ability to work. Workers in other industries, such as warehouse workers, truck drivers, and nurses, are also susceptible to on-the-job back and neck injuries.
My name is Tim Guill and I am a workers’ compensation attorney in Tucson, AZ. For more than 30 years, I’ve helped workers with on-the-job neck and back injuries obtain the compensation they need for lost wages, disability, and medical bills. If you sustained a back or neck injury, I can help you obtain the benefits you deserve.
Work-Related Back & Neck Injuries
Back and neck injuries can be complicated injuries that require ongoing medical treatment. Sometimes, back and neck injuries occur suddenly, such as an explosion or accident. Other times, they are repetition injuries, for example, repeatedly lifting heavy objects. Common back and neck injuries include:
- Bulging, herniated or ruptured disks
- Fractured vertebrae
- Nerve damage, pinched nerves
- Muscle injuries, such as strains and sprains
- Soft tissue injuries, such as fissures and tears
- Whiplash
- Spinal cord injuries
Unfortunately, back and neck injuries, as well as spinal cord injuries, do not always appear immediately. If you suspect you sustained a back or neck injury at work, it’s important to speak with a doctor away. Early diagnosis is key to proving the extent and severity of your injury when you file your claim. Before you sign anything regarding your claim with your employer, contact a workers’ compensation attorney first.
Finding a Doctor for Your Back or Neck Injury
The most important step you should take if you suspect you have a work-related back or neck injury is to see a doctor about your pain. If you were injured on the job, you are entitled to medical treatment paid by your employers’ insurance carrier. Unfortunately, employers often attempt to force injury victims to begin treatment with doctors who are focused on having the worker return to their job rather than making a proper diagnosis. If the worker continues to require treatment for the back or neck pain, then the case is often handed off to a specialist.
The specialist is often more concerned with pleasing the insurance company over treating the work injury victim. They may even try to claim that the back and neck pain was caused by a pre-existing condition or degenerative disk disease. Furthermore, back and neck pain does not always occur immediately after an injury. Because of this, many employers and their insurance companies will try to claim that your back and neck pain were not caused by an on-the-job injury.
If your employer is denying your claim, you need an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer on your side. A workers’ compensation attorney can help you to receive treatment with a proper doctor early in the process so you receive the benefits you deserve.
Tucson, AZ Workers’ Compensation Lawyer for Back and Neck Pain—Serving Injured Workers Since 1990
Since 1990, I have handled thousands of cases. Prior to starting my own law firm to handle workers’ compensation cases, I was an attorney for insurance companies. Through my years of experience working for insurance companies, I know how to serve injured workers in ways most other workers’ compensation attorneys do not.
I truly enjoy standing up for the rights of working men and women everywhere. If you experience back and neck pain due to an on-the-job injury, contact my office to schedule a free consultation. I will work hard to help you obtain the maximum workers’ compensation benefits you deserve.