Many of us wake up in the morning complaining about aches and pains. As we age the aches and pains, especially those caused by the nature of our jobs, get worse and sometimes transform into nagging injuries. If you have a physical job these aches and pains may be more than just nagging, they may be prohibiting you from doing your job well. When an injury reaches the point where it is interfering with your ability to do your job you should consider if it meets the criteria of a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim.
If you were on the job when your back aches began or became more severe you should consider reporting it to your supervisor and beginning the process of filing a claim. Then the real question becomes, when does a back ache go from being nagging to being a serious injury that requires attention?
Aches and pains are often the signs of getting older, but they will generally pass relatively quickly once you get moving for the day. Often a simple regimen of stretching will loosen your back up and get you ready to work. When a nagging ache or pain becomes a constant pain that limits your ability to do your job, that’s when it becomes more than just an annoyance and you should report it.
If your back is injured while on the job you may have a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim. Ignoring a back injury can result in further damage to your affected region and could result in a longer absence from work. Before you do permanent damage, contact a board certified attorney at our office to review your claim.
