NERVE DAMAGE

Workers’ Compensation for Soft Tissue Injuries

Workplace injuries to muscles, ligaments, tendons or nerves can be a double whammy. On the front end, employers may dispute the severity of the injury or whether it was work-related. After the fact, they often try to terminate benefits by claiming you are fully recovered or healthy enough for light duty.

Don’t let your employer, their preferred doctors or insurance carrier push you around. Martin Law can step in to protect your best interests. We have practiced in workers’ compensation claims and litigation for 30 years.

Call us at 215.587.8400 for a free consultation. We represent only employees, serving the Philadelphia area and southeast Pennsylvania.

Nerve Damage and Pain Muscle Injuries Connective Tissue Tears

We have helped clients secure benefits or settlements for all types of disabling injuries:

• Severed nerves or tendons
• Torn ligaments and sprains
• Muscle damage (strains, cuts, bruises)
• Pinched nerves (pain, numbness, weakness or tingling)
• Nerve damage (loss of function or loss of sensation)

We handle claims stemming from a specific accident at work, repetitive stress injury claims if the damage was gradual, and aggravation of pre-existing conditions.

Pinched Nerve Injuries in the Workplace

A pinched nerve, also known as a compressed nerve, occurs when surrounding tissues—such as bones, cartilage, muscles, or tendons—apply excessive pressure to a nerve. In the workplace, these injuries often result from repetitive motion, awkward positioning, or acute trauma, such as lifting heavy objects or being involved in an accident. Common areas where pinched nerves occur include the neck, back, wrist (carpal tunnel), and shoulder.

Symptoms of a Pinched Nerve

Workers suffering from a pinched nerve may experience:

• Numbness or decreased sensation in the affected area
• Sharp, aching, or burning pain
• Tingling (pins and needles)
• Muscle weakness
• Radiating pain down the arms or legs

Left untreated, pinched nerves can lead to long-term nerve damage and loss of function.

Can I Get Workers’ Compensation for a Pinched Nerve?

Yes. If your pinched nerve is caused by your job duties or a workplace incident, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania, including:

• Wage loss benefits
• Medical treatment coverage
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Specific loss benefits if the injury results in permanent impairment

However, these claims can be complex. Insurance companies may argue the injury was pre-existing or not work-related. That’s why it’s essential to report your injury promptly, seek medical treatment, and speak with a workers’ compensation attorney.

Get Help with Your Claim

If you’re dealing with a pinched nerve due to your job, the experienced attorneys at Martin Law can help you navigate the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation system and fight for the benefits you deserve. We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay unless we win.

These Injuries Can’t Be Taken Lightly

Whether you suffered tissue or nerve damage in your back, neck, joints or limbs, a seemingly minor tear can cause major pain and lasting problems. Treatment may involve surgery, rehab or simply rest, and it is important to have physicians who will back you up.

You are not limited to seeing the company’s “official” doctors. Our experienced lawyers can connect clients with qualified physicians who can properly diagnose and treat nerve damage or tissue damage, and testify about your workplace limitations. We step in if the workers’ comp insurer rejects your claim or refuses necessary treatment.

In most of our cases, the initial claim is not disputed. We get called in because the employer has offered light duty to reduce a claim to partial disability, or the employer is attempting to terminate benefits altogether. Our attorneys stand up for your work injury rights in hearings, appeals and settlements.

Contact us today to discuss your situation. We offer a free consultation and contingency fee representation, with several offices in the Philly Metro area and surrounding counties.