Workers' Compensation and Repetitive Stress Injuries
Repetitive stress injuries (RSI) are conditions that result from repeated motions that place stress upon joints, soft tissues and other areas of the body. Normal work and daily activities can cause these repetitive stress injuries, especially if nerves, tendons, ligaments and muscles are consistently being moved repetitively on a daily basis. Many of these injuries can develop chronic pain symptoms, in addition to physical limitations, that make it difficult or impossible to work.
If you have to miss work due to a repetitive stress injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, you may be eligible to obtain workers' compensation benefits while you recover. At the Barnett Law Firm, in Decatur, Georgia, attorney Hank Barnett assists injured workers in applying for benefits, as well as in the appeals process after any aspect of their claims have been denied. We understand how repetitive stress injures affect millions of people each year in the United States and the physical limitations it can have for workers in office and production environments.
Contact us if you have suffered a repetitive stress injury because of your work and let us inform you of your options in workers' compensation. Call us for a free initial consultation at 866-854-4723.
For some individuals who have suffered repetitive stress injuries, there may be no visible signs of injury, other than a loss of ability to perform certain tasks. Over time, however, these injuries can cause permanent damage. Getting checked out is always a responsible decision.
Repetitive Stress Injuries in the Workplace
Repetitive stress injuries most commonly occur in the hands, fingers, thumbs, wrists, shoulders and elbows, but can also happen in other areas of the body. They are typically caused by overexertion, muscle fatigue, incorrect posture and too many repetitions of an activity or motion.
These injuries can include:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Bursitis
- Tendinitis
- Ganglion cysts
- Tenosynovitis
- Tennis elbow
Data entry, secretarial, manufacturing and production workers often suffer these types of injuries, since their jobs involve the same activities each day, but any worker could theoretically suffer an injury of this kind.
Learn more information about your rights to workers' compensation after a repetitive stress injury. Contact us at the Barnett Law Firm and talk with lawyer Hank Barnett at a free initial consultation. Call our Decatur, Georgia, office to schedule an appointment at 866-854-4723.
