Workers Compensation payments for disability are based on a formula that is determined by your physician and the WC Board. It is pretty much set based on your level which is also set. For this reason, you generally waste money with attorneys unless you need help with the process. The attorney can assist you through everything but will probably not get you any more money if you have a legitimate injury.
The average workman's compensation for back fusion surgery in Illinois varies with the severity and number of vertebrae fused. If several vertebrae are fused, the amount could reach as much as $400 thousand.
average worker's compensation settlement in california for lower back injury with instrumented lumbar fusion l4/l5/s1
In the UK - the amount of compensation you can receive for an auto accident depends on the nature of the back injury you have suffered as described by a medical expert - your solicitor will instruct the medical expert as part of your claim. The is no such thing as an average settlement as for back injuries compensation can be up to approximately £260,000. Please see the related link entitled "motor bike accident" to see examples of how much compensation you can receive for various different RTA injuries including lower back injuries using a motorbike accident as an example.
When dealing with a lumbar surgery there is nothing cheap about it.If you have good insurance will cover most of the cost,but you will still end up paying out around $25,000.When looking at the long run,some people pay more for a car.Remember your back is the the base of a body,it holds up the entire body and has a lot of pressure on it,so it is very important to keep the base strong! After a surgery such as a Laminectomy/Discectomy,physical therapy is very important.Make sure you have someone that can help you with daily chores and tasks such as bathing,driving,and any type of lifting for at least two weeks if not more.A CNA can be very helpful if available.
lumbar subluxation
A sprain of the lumbar vertebrata.
lumbar vertebrae
There are 5 lumbar vertebra
The "L" in L5 stands for lumbar, indicating that the vertebra is part of the lumbar region of the spine, specifically the fifth lumbar vertebra.
Five lumbar vertebrae.
The lumbar usually refers to the lower part of the back.
The lumbar vertebrae are the backbones of the lower back.