Injuries That Can Qualify You for Workers' Compensation

When you think of worker's compensation, you may automatically associate the payments with a sudden workplace injury like a slip and fall. Not every claim has to do with a sudden injury. Some employees may suffer injuries due to repetitive actions at work. If someone does the same things day after day, then those injuries can start to form and could impact the ability to work.

A repetitive injury will make you eligible for workers' compensation. Learn about what repetitive injuries can occur in the office and how they may impact a workers' compensation claim. With the help of professional lawyers, you can ensure that you qualify and receive proper workers' compensation.

1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

If you work in an office, chances are that you will be behind a computer on a regular basis. The regular use of a computer keyboard or mouse could eventually lead to wrist problems like carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel can result in pain and aches that also impact your ability to work.

Along with medical equipment to help ease pains and prevent carpal tunnel from worsening, you may need additional medical treatments like pain injections. As you heal through the pain, you may be unable to work or have to work a lot less due to the pain. In these cases, a lawyer can help you seek workers' compensation for repetitive injuries.

The workers' compensation can cover your time lost at work and any medical bills you have incurred due to carpal tunnel syndrome. If you face challenges proving your case or getting proper compensation, then you will need to seek professional help from lawyers. Lawyers will help file an appeal and prove your injuries to get the proper amount you deserve.

2. Back & Leg Injuries

The layout of your office could make an impact on your daily workload. For example, if your office is located on a higher floor, then you may need to take the stairs on a daily basis. Repetitive stair use could put a lot of pressure on your back and legs. Over time, those aches could add up and cause you to need treatments for injuries.

Even if your office doesn't have stairs, you could feel the impact of daily office walks. Long hallways or daily errands through the office can take its toll on your body. You may suffer from arthritis, chronic pain, or joint issues. A doctor's evaluation can help determine the extent of your injuries and some of the medical treatments or accommodations you may need.

An extensive treatment like knee or hip replacement could put you out of work for a long time. A lawyer can help ensure you receive worker's compensation for your injuries and that you have full coverage for your time off. These payments can also include any back-pay you missed before the claim was filed.

3. Neck & Shoulder Injuries

In an office, you may sit at your own desk or in a meeting room for an extended amount of time. Poor posture or unsupportive desk furniture could all lead to injuries, especially in your neck and shoulders. Sitting in the same posture day after day can lead to repetitive strain injuries that require medical treatment and possible time away from work.

Not only would you need new equipment to support your body, but you may seek out medical treatments like physical therapy. Physical therapy could last for weeks or months and those costs could quickly add up, especially if you don't have proper insurance coverage. A lawyer will help you seek compensation for those costs and determine how much you missed as well.

For all of your work-related injuries and compensation concerns, contact us at Spooner & Perkins P.C. Attorneys at Law. A repetitive injury is not something to ignore or blame yourself on. Workers' compensation can provide the financial support you need to treat and heal from these injuries.