Working at a warehouse can be a stressful affair as heavy lifting may be involved for the entirety of the work day, creating an environment where workers have to contend with repetitive strain injuries due to performing the same series of movements dozens or even over a hundred times a day.

The body is not used to performing physical activity which strains muscle groups for an extended amount of time as this could potentially lead to muscle breakdown. When muscle breaks down, it can release harmful substances such as myoglobin into the bloodstream, creating health complications that must be resolved in a timely manner before it leads to kidney and cardiovascular issues. 

Rhabdomyolysis is a condition that is subtle so it may go unnoticed for some time, but after a while, warehouse workers affected by it may find it difficult to lift a single item and may experience puzzling symptoms such as flank pain, and must see a physician as soon as is possible to stop further damage.

It is important to note that all workers are covered by workers’ compensation insurance, and any injury and related treatment costs may be resolved by this plan. However, in cases where there is negligence, a worker may have sustained severe injuries or health complications and deserves appropriate compensation to the fullest extent of the law, something that workers’ compensation rarely covers.

To this end, it is important to seek out an experienced warehouse worker injury attorney so your claim can be exhaustively investigated and your damages quantified in a comprehensive manner, we’re here to help with this and so much more. 

Are you looking for the best warehouse injury lawyer? Please call us NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced warehouse injuries attorneys at McCready Law have over 90 years of combined legal experience that we’d love to put to work on your claim. Over the last 25 years as a firm, we have recovered over $260 million in compensation for our clients, and our excellence and commitment to getting the best results for our clients is due to our fearlessness when it comes to litigating claims as well as the resources that enable us to do so, and our enhanced trial skills.

On the other hand, most law firms simply engage the insurance company in settlement negotiations which may seem like a fast and convenient option, but the reality is clients often end up settling for pennies to the dollar when compared with litigation that reaches the halls of a courtroom.

In addition to having nationwide reach thanks to our network of referral attorneys and law firms, we run a bilingual firm (Hablamos Español), and take on all cases on a contingency fee basis, which simply means that there are ZERO UPFRONT FEES for the duration of the processing of your claim as we only levy our fees at the end of the suit, and only if we’ve recovered compensation on your behalf.

If you developed muscle breakdown complications or any other form of injury due to working at a warehouse, please give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for compensation by scheduling a 100% FREE consultation with one of our experienced industrial injury lawyers – our intake team is standing by. 

How and Why Rhabdomyolysis Develops in Warehouse Workers 

When muscle fibers get damaged due to overexertion, they leak their contents which includes a protein that carries oxygen in muscle cells known as myoglobin. This protein has the potential to overwhelm the kidneys leading to a condition known as acute kidney injury, or AKI. 

Situations or Circumstances that May Lead to Rhabdomyolysis

1. Excessive exertion where one engages in strenuous activity that challenges the body’s limits 
2. Direct trauma due to crush injuries or falls at a warehouse 
3. Ischemia which is reduced blood flow to muscles may be a secondary complication of crush or impingement injuries 
4. Having underlying metabolic disturbances such as diabetes has been shown to affect muscle cell metabolism leading to their breakdown.  

Risk Factors for Rhabdomyolysis in Warehouses

1. Heavy lifting without being trained on how to accomplish these tasks safely may lead to muscle damage, especially in the arms, lower back, and legs. 
2. Dehydration due to being made to work long hours without proper hydration may worsen muscle breakdown and even make simple injuries develop into complex ones where muscle breakdown is involved
3. Working in high temperatures due to either poor ventilation or on days or regions that have historically been known to have high temperatures may worsen dehydration and overheating, making muscles work harder, thereby increasing the risk of rhabdomyolysis

Common Rhabdomyolysis Symptoms Warehouse Workers Must Consider

• Muscle pain, especially in the back, legs, or shoulders 
• Weakness with regard to diminished muscle strength 
• Swollen muscles that do not seem characteristic 
• The expression of tea-colored or dark urine due to myoglobin in the urine
• Generalized fatigue and a feeling of exhaustion 
• Vomiting and nausea as a complication of muscle pain 

It is vital that you seek medical attention immediately in order to prevent the development of permanent complications such as kidney damage if you suspect rhabdomyolysis. 

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In such injuries, there may have been a third party such as equipment manufacturers, contractors, and training personnel who may have contributed to your condition. To this extent, you may be able to recover compensation by filing a claim citing negligence in order to hold these entities legally accountable.

Before talking to anyone, give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation if you suffered rhabdomyolysis as a warehouse worker. remember, the call is 100% FREE, and there is no legal obligation.

Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.