Contrary to how it may appear on the surface, recovering after an on-the-job injury is about more than just putting the physical injury behind you. There are a number of other factors that play into your overall health, including many psychosocial aspects. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at how a workers’ compensation lawyer can help you avoid some of the psychosocial effects associated with worse outcomes after an on-the-job injury.
Factors Affecting Your Recovery After A Work Injury
A recent study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) wanted to take a closer look at how psychosocial factors impacted recovery outcomes after a work injury. For the study, researchers examined recovery outcomes from patients who suffered a low back injury at work, and they found that there were a number of factors that increased a person’s risk of suffering a worse recovery outcome. Factors associated with worse recovery outcomes after a low back injury at work include:
- Poor recovery expectations
- Fear of pain during movement
- Perceived injustice
- Overall pessimism
- Low levels of motivation
- Lack of support
The results led researchers to conclude that workers may benefit from psychosocial screening exams if they may be at risk for some of the previously mentioned factors. And while hiring a lawyer will not completely alleviate all of the concerns listed above, a lawyer can certainly help with many of them.
For example, your lawyer can help connect you with doctors, physical therapists and a medical team with a wealth of experience helping patients overcome their injuries so that they can get back to work in a full capacity. You should never have poor recovery expectations or low levels of motivation if you work with a team that puts your health first. We can help you find allies in your quest to make a full recovery.
A lawyer can also prove invaluable at ensuring that you don’t face real or perceived injustice at the hands of the workers’ compensation system. It is complex and complicated, and if you don’t know what you’re doing, you may not earn fair compensation. All that goes out the window when you hire a lawyer to assist with your case. We will handle all aspects of your claim and fight to earn you every penny you deserve. Our compensation is tied to the amount we bring home for the client, so we win when you win. Let us go to bat for you so that justice can be served.
And finally, a lawyer can provide an immense amount of support during your recovery and your quest to earn compensation. Being injured and out of work can be an isolating experience, especially if you don’t have a lot of friends or family nearby. It can be tough to know where to turn for support, but a lawyer can act as a form of support. If you have questions or concerns about anything pertaining to your case, just reach out and we’ll help as best as we can. You may not always know where to turn after a work injury, but know that your lawyer can be a great resource for information throughout your case. Don’t be afraid to reach out if you need assistance.
Let our team help you avoid some of these potential issues as you work to recover after an on-the-job injury. For more information, or for help with your workers’ compensation claim, reach out to the team at Hey Workers today at (844) 439-9675.
