Delaware County Back and Shoulder Injury Lawyer
Back and shoulder injuries can have far-reaching and long-lasting effects on your ability to do your job and live a normal life. Even seemingly minor tasks like bending over or lifting your hand above your head can cause painful aches and spasms for weeks or even months after the incident.
When back or shoulder injuries occur on the job, you are entitled to fair compensation for lost wages and medical bills. Even if the incident aggravated a preexisting condition, if it happened at work, you more than likely have a valid workers' compensation claim.
In some cases, your employer or their workers' compensation insurance company will try to argue that your injury was not work-related. In these cases, it is important to have an experienced workers' compensation attorney on your side to ensure that your rights are protected.
Fair Compensation for Your Injuries
Havertown, Pennsylvania, attorney Edward R. Dougherty has more than 25 years of experience helping people injured in all types of work-related incidents. His understanding of Pennsylvania workers' compensation law is comprehensive. He knows your rights and he knows the benefits the law allows in these cases.
Back and shoulder injuries can vary widely in severity. Injuries can be as simple as a bruised tailbone or rotator cuff inflammation to a herniated disc or bursitis. Mr. Dougherty's experience in workers' compensation law helps him to plan your case in a way that makes the most powerful argument for a settlement that covers your entire recovery and rehabilitation.
Mr. Dougherty also has extensive experience in personal injury law. If your case involves third party liability, he can help. For example, if your injury happened in a slip and fall incident on another company's property while you were performing your job, you may have a separate premises liability claim.
Call for a Free Consultation
Call today to discuss your back or shoulder injury questions with Mr. Dougherty. He takes all cases on contingency so you don't pay anything unless he wins compensation for you. You can reach Mr. Dougherty during regular business hours and by appointment during evenings and weekends.
Litigation expenses, costs and fees are only deducted if compensation is recovered.
