Construction work is one of two occupations that lead the list of jobs putting workers at risk for back and neck injuries, according to the website SpineUniverse.  (The other is work in nursing homes.)

Construction workers risk spine injuries from both everyday tasks and accidents. Construction workers must lift, bend, carry, pull and tug, which can take a toll on the back and neck. These kinds of overuse injuries are common in construction, with more than 30 percent of workers missing work because of neck and back sprain or strain, according to SpineUniverse.

If you have an overuse back injury, the Mayo Clinic says a period of bed rest of no more than a couple of days is fine, but you need to keep moving with light activities. If an activity makes the pain worse, stop doing it. If over-the-counter painkillers and light activity do not help after several weeks, see a doctor.

More serious spine injuries can result from construction accidents, including all of construction’s “Fatal Four” as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration: falls, electrocutions, struck by object and caught in/between.

Compensation for Spine Injury

Without proper care, you could face lifelong pain or disability from a spinal injury. A serious back injury will require you to participate in ongoing care, such as physical therapy. If you were injured on the job, the costs should not come out of your pocket.

If a construction-related back injury has resulted in lost wages, medical bills or serious pain, you may be entitled to compensation. The construction accident lawyers at the Ginarte law firm can help you take the proper legal steps to get the money you deserve.