San Jose Workers’ Comp Representation For Repetitive Stress Injuries
Work injuries do not always stem from a workplace accident. Workers can develop a repetitive stress injury simply from the rigors of long hours or hard physical work. These types of injuries can affect workers in both manual labor jobs and office jobs. They can range from temporary but painful ailments to severe and long-term injuries.
If you believe you have developed a repetitive stress injury, our California workers’ compensation attorneys at the Johnson Law Firm are here to help you fight for the benefits you deserve. As one of the oldest law firms in San Jose, we have helped many workers secure benefits for repetitive stress injury claims.
To learn more about how we can assist you in obtaining compensation, call us at 408-293-4818.
Repetitive Stress Injuries Take Many Forms
These injuries develop over time and can significantly impact your health and ability to work. A few common examples of these injuries include:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome: Often caused by repetitive hand and wrist motions, such as typing, working with tools or screwing items into place. Carpal tunnel syndrome can often cause pain and numbness in the hands and fingers, and sometimes permanent nerve damage or disabling pain requiring surgery
- Tendonitis: Results from overuse of tendons. Tendonitis is often seen in occupations requiring repetitive lifting or motion, such as retail, food service, manufacturing or construction.
- Bursitis: Results from inflammation in your bursae, which are small pouches of fluid that reduce joint friction. These injuries can typically occur in shoulders, elbows and other joints from long periods of overuse.
- Back strain: Can result from repetitive lifting or jobs that require standing all day or bending over. In many cases, back strain can lead to severe chronic back pain. It can be a common injury for warehouse workers, movers, nurses, truck drivers and others.
- Toxic exposure: This can be prolonged exposure to harmful substances or brief exposure to highly toxic substances. These substances can include industrial chemicals, cleaning chemicals, lead, mercury, asbestos, and others. Exposure to these chemicals can result in serious long-term illnesses affecting people’s breathing, as well as cancers and other long-term health effects.
- Hearing loss: This can result from constant exposure to loud noises or exposure without proper hearing protection. Hearing loss is common in manufacturing, construction and other industrial settings.
All of these injuries can have a profound impact on life, up to and including permanent disability claims. Because of this, you deserve to seek compensation and treat them appropriately. If you have any questions or issues about obtaining workers’ comp for repetitive stress injuries, do not hesitate to reach out.
The Lurking Danger Of Repetitive Motion Injury
Repetitive stress injuries can creep up on you, often going unnoticed until they become severe. Many individuals overlook early symptoms, attributing them to temporary discomfort or “getting older.” However, ignoring these signs can lead to long-term damage and significant disruption in your life. The earlier you address the symptoms of your repetitive stress injury, the less of a chance you have of it upending your life and your livelihood.
Workers’ Compensation For Repetitive Stress Injuries
Securing workers’ compensation can help you recover and regain control of your life. The benefits it can provide include:
- Physical therapy to recover joint mobility in affected areas
- Occupational retraining if your injury is severe enough that you can no longer work your current job
- Medications to treat chronic pain or discomfort in the affected body parts
- Doctor’s visits to review treatment progress
- Assistive devices to accommodate any short-term or long-term disability the injury may have caused
- Two-thirds of your gross wages while you are off work recovering from your injury
We can help you assess what workers’ comp benefits you need to treat and recover from your workplace injury and devise a tailored strategy to advocate for those benefits.
Work With Lawyers Who Know How To Handle These Cases
We recognize that making a strong case for repetitive stress injuries can be different and challenging. However, because we have been handling these cases for decades, we have the experience and skill to make your case for benefits compelling. We know how to gather evidence and work with medical specialists and witnesses to develop a persuasive case on your behalf. We tailor our strategy to match the specifics of your situation so that you can increase your chances of seeking the benefits you deserve.
We Are Here To Fight For You – Call Now.
If you or a loved one is suffering from a repetitive stress injury, reach out to us. You can schedule a consultation with our California workers’ compensation lawyers by calling 408-293-4818 or completing our online contact form.
We work on a contingency basis, meaning you only pay if we successfully secure your benefits.