Workers' compensation covers a range of injuries. Most workers who suffer injuries on the job are entitled to receive workers' compensation benefits. While many workplace injuries can involve slip and fall injuries or sudden accidents involving heavy machinery, another type of common injury that many individuals might experience is repetitive stress injury. Repetitive stress injuries occur when a body part is subject to repetitive motion or when a body part is overused. Some examples of repetitive stress injuries include bursitis, tendonitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Individuals who perform repetitive tasks like typing, hammering, lifting, or any other actions that require repeated motions throughout the day can develop repetitive stress injuries.
Orlando R. Murillo, P.A. is a workers' compensation law firm in Miami, Florida, that works with individuals who have suffered repetitive stress injuries on the job and who may need assistance with making a workers' compensation claim or who may need assistance with disputing and litigating a denied claim. If you believe you have been injured due to repetitive stress, Orlando R. Murillo, P.A. is a workers' compensation law firm in Miami, Florida that can review your case and help you understand your next steps and rights in order to obtain the best possible outcome.
Symptoms of Repetitive Stress Injuries
Repetitive stress injuries can be painful. They can also lead to loss of strength in the affected joint or muscle or result in limited range of motion. Some individuals might experience tingling or numbness in an affected body part. The best course of action is to seek treatment as soon as you experience any of these symptoms and to tell your employer right away. Early interventions can often prevent further damage or permanent impairment or loss of motion. However, because the early symptoms of repetitive strain can sometimes be subtle, individuals may not always connect the injury to their workplace activities. At the end of the day, once you discover that your workplace activities are contributing to your injury, it is important to let your employer know right away that you are hurt, so a workers' compensation claim can be made.
Sometimes individuals might have preexisting conditions or might have an injury that is made worse by actions and motions performed on the job. If your workplace activities worsened a preexisting injury or led to further injury, you may be entitled to make a workers' compensation claim. Orlando R. Murillo, P.A. is a workers' compensation lawyer in Miami, Florida who may be able to assist you if your workers' compensation claim is being denied, or if you don’t believe you are receiving the full benefits that you are entitled to receive. If your employer is telling you that you don’t qualify for workers' compensation benefits, Orlando R. Murillo, P.A. is a workers' compensation lawyer who can review your case and help you better understand your rights.
What are Some Examples of Jobs that Can Lead to Repetitive Stress Injuries?
Any job where a person has to perform a repetitive motion can lead to repetitive stress injuries. Have you been experiencing pain or have been diagnosed with tendonitis, bursitis, or carpal tunnel? Could your injury be related to actions you took on the job?
- Workers who spend significant portion of their time on the job at the computer could be at risk of suffering from carpal tunnel injuries and repetitive stress injuries.
- Assembly Line Workers. Factory workers or assembly line workers are all at risk of suffering from repetitive stress injuries, including carpal tunnel, bursitis, and tendonitis.
- Individuals who scan groceries or individuals who work as cashiers also perform repetitive motions. These individuals could also be at risk of repetitive stress injuries.
- Construction Workers. Workers who perform construction work, those who lay down pipe, or do polishing or sanding work, could all be at risk of developing repetitive stress injuries. Painters can also be at risk of suffering injuries. Mechanics can also suffer repetitive stress injuries.
These are just some of the types of jobs that can lead to repetitive stress injuries. Listen to your body and seek medical help if you experience pain after working or while working. Report any pain or injuries to your employer right away. And, if you have questions about your rights with regards to workers' compensation benefits, Orlando R. Murillo, P.A. is a workers' compensation lawyer in Miami, Florida who may be able to help you.
Workers' Compensation Claim Help for Repetitive Strain Injuries
You may need to provide evidence to support your workers' compensation claim for repetitive strain. If you are having difficulty with a workers' compensation claim or need assistance with litigating a denied claim, Orlando R. Murillo, P.A. is a worker’s compensation law firm in Miami, Florida that may be able to help you. Contact us to get connected with experienced attorney Orlando R. Murillo today.