If you are an employee who has been diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel  or another Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) related to your job, you may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits.

According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, repetitive stress injuries are now the single largest cause of occupational health problems in the U.S., with a quarter of workers in occupations that can cause RSIs. Victims of repetitive stress injuries (also known as repetitive motion injuries or continuous trauma work injuries) develop their affliction by performing the same movements repeatedly, exposure to constant vibration, working in cold temperatures, awkward or fixed postures, and speed or force of movement in the course of performing their job. RSI injuries may cause temporary or permanent damage to the victim’s muscles, nerves, ligaments and tendons.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the most commonly developed Repetitive Stress injury. Carpal Tunnel is caused by the overuse of the hands from working in a field that requires repetitive hand and/or wrist movements. This results in the swelling and irritation around the median nerve, which in turn narrows the carpal tunnel. As the Carpal tunnel narrows, it applies pressure on the nerve inhibiting normal nerve conveyance.

The symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Injuries include:

• Tingling / 'Pins and Needles' sensation in the hands and fingers;
• In time there may be an extended numbness or burning feeling in the arms and shoulders;
• Hand muscles may become weak, making it difficult to grasp objects;
• Permanent loss of feeling may occur;

There are several circumstances where it is particularly important that you contact an attorney for assistance:

• An employer has denied that you were injured while on the job;
• You have been refused medical treatment;
• You have received a Notice of Denial from the insurance company;
• Compensation was promised but has not materialized;
• An employer or insurance company has requested your deposition;

Unfortunately, it is not always easy to obtain benefits. Because disability benefits, medical benefits, and injury settlements are determined by different and complex laws, many injured workers need help resolving disputes. Since repetitive motion injuries do not occur as the result of an obvious accident, they are even more difficult to prove. Only a qualified disability attorney can demonstrate your injury was a direct result of the work you were required to perform, that medical treatment was appropriate and necessary, and the degree to which the injury will impact the your future earnings ability.

The experienced attorneys of Brown & Crouppen can help you make informed decisions about your legal rights, so please call Brown & Crouppen at 1-800-536-HELP for your free legal consultation or save time with our online Contact Form.

At Brown and Crouppen we have handled carpal tunnel and other repetitive motion injuries for years. We have been successful in getting fair compensation for injuries that were diagnosed long after the employee left the job which caused the injury. If you have one of these injuries call us now, there is a good chance we can prove your injury was work related. CONTINUE

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