Pennsylvania Neck & Shoulder Injury Attorneys

The neck and shoulders are used in a large number of physical tasks that are not immediately obvious, and an injury to either can have dramatic repercussions for your ability to perform the necessary duties of your job.

If the injury that compromised your ability to work was sustained at work or while performing work tasks, you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits for any time missed at work. For more information about your options, contact the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511.

Instant or Gradual Shoulder Injury

The injury that sidelines you could happen in an instant, or it could develop over time. While there are certain things you can do to limit the risk of both types of injury, there is no way to guarantee that you will avoid injury entirely. The shoulders are susceptible to harm anytime the upper arms are incorporated into a motion. Lifting objects that are too heavy or trying to lift objects of medium weight when the muscles are already fatigued is a common cause of muscle strain, sprain, or even a torn rotator cuff.

Gradual shoulder injuries can occur when the same motion is repeated with great frequency, regardless of the intensity of each individual movement. For example, if you work as a gardener and raking or hoeing is part of your daily work, the repetitive motion may create the conditions that lead to bursitis or tendonitis in the areas of aggravation.

Neck Injuries

Like shoulder injuries, neck injuries can be associated with single events or recurring activity. The sudden motion of a slip and the effort to stop one’s self from falling can strain the neck and possibly lead to muscle tears that make rotation painful or impossible. The apparently harmless holding of a phone cradled between your head and shoulder can do damage to the muscles and nerves of the neck, and the somewhat infamous condition known as whiplash can result in severe and lasting consequences, including the impairment of cognitive function.

Defending Workers’ Rights

Representing Pennsylvania workers is what the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., have done for over thirty years. Our commitment to ensuring that you receive the benefits you are due under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act allows us to fight vigorously for your rights. We can aid you through the process of filing a workers’ compensation claim and we can represent you in court if your employer’s insurer has initially denied payment of benefits for your claim.

Contact Us

If a work-related neck or shoulder injury has prevented you or a loved one from working for any period of time, contact Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys, Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511.