Close Menu
Fort Lauderdale Workers' Compensation Lawyer
Hablamos Español
954-677-0155
Complimentary Consultations Available
Read Our Reviews
Fort Lauderdale Workers' Compensation Lawyer > Blog > Uncategorized > Top Professions At Risk Of Florida Back Injuries

Top Professions At Risk Of Florida Back Injuries

Have you ever wondered if your profession is putting you at risk for a back injury? Since back injuries are one of the leading causes of work-related injuries, and are one of the most common workers’ compensation claims that I see as a work accident attorney in Florida, I wanted to provide you with more information on the leading professions that are at greatest risk for back injuries.

Some of the top professions that are at risk of back injuries include:

  • Licensed practical nurse
  • Nurse’s aid
  • Registered nurse
  • Health aid
  • Radiology technician
  • Physical therapist

Workers in the healthcare industry generally sustain more overextension injuries than any other profession. This could be caused from handling patients, lifting them from their beds to their wheelchairs, or manually moving them to a specific location. In fact, more than one-third of back injuries that nurses receive are associated with handling patients. More specifically, these injuries are generally lower back injuries and are one of the leading health concerns among nurses.

Nurses and health care workers are not the only professions to be at risk for Florida back injuries. Although hospitals are one of the top workplaces in which back injuries occur to employees, the top jobs for this type of injury include:

  • Hospitals
  • Nursing homes
  • Transport workers
  • Housekeeping
  • Environmental services

If you have suffered a back injury at work in Florida, you need to seek legal advice immediately to find out your rights. You may be entitled to benefits under Florida’s workers’ compensation laws. To find out more, call Law Office of David Benenfeld to speak with a workers’ compensation attorney in Fort Lauderdale at 954-677-0155 in a free legal consultation.

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • linkedin

© 2020 - 2024 Law Offices of David M. Benenfeld, P.A. All rights reserved.

Skip to content