Neck pain can turn every part of your day into a struggle, from looking over your shoulder to sleeping through the night. When your job caused it, you shouldn’t be paying for it. Philly Injury Lawyer helps workers with neck injuries get the treatment, benefits and, when someone else is at fault, the extra compensation they deserve.
How Neck Injuries Happen at Work
- Vehicle crashes while driving for work
- Falls and being struck by objects
- Overhead work and lifting
- Hours of looking down at screens, scanners or assembly lines
Common diagnoses include cervical disc herniations, whiplash and strains, pinched nerves and, in serious cases, fractures.
What Workers’ Comp Covers
- Physical therapy, imaging and pain management
- Injections and neck surgery when needed
- Wage-loss benefits while you’re out or on restrictions
Neck Injuries From Crashes
If you were hurt in a crash while working, you may have a claim against the other driver on top of workers’ comp. That claim can pay for pain and suffering, which workers’ comp never does. See Company Vehicle Accidents and Workers’ Comp and Third-Party Injury Claims.
Watch for Nerve Symptoms
Numbness, tingling or weakness in your arms or hands can mean a nerve is involved. Tell your doctor and make sure it’s documented. It matters for treatment and for your claim.
Hurt Your Neck at Work? Call Us
Call (215) 735-4800 for a free consultation. We Win or It’s Free®.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is whiplash from a work vehicle crash covered?
Yes. Workers’ comp covers it, and the other driver may also owe you compensation.
What if my neck pain started gradually?
Injuries that build up from your job duties can be covered. Report it once you realize work is the cause.
Will workers’ comp pay for neck surgery?
If it’s reasonable and needed for the work injury, yes.
Pennsylvania Law in Plain English
Neck injuries from work accidents and repeated job activities are covered by Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Act. MedlinePlus explains common neck injuries.
