While many workers’ compensation injuries are the result of serious accidents, other injuries build up over time and are caused by repetitive stress. This is true of factory workers who may perform the same tasks day after day, and it’s also true for office personnel and other employees who spend their days doing things that take a toll on their wrists, arms, fingers, legs and other parts of the body.
The attorneys at Galanti, Patti, & Winterscheidt, P.C., truly believe that injuries related to stress and trauma are no less important than injuries caused in accidents and deserve the same level of medical care and attention. Contact our office to learn more information about workers’ compensation benefits for repetitive trauma injuries.
Understanding Common Occurrences
Repetitive trauma worker injuries may be traced to a variety of activities and actions that include:
Use of a computer keyboard
Vibrating hand tools
Equipment that requires gripping, flexion and extension
Repeated lifting
Repeated squatting
Repetitive motions of the back, hips and knees
These actions may result in conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, epicondylitis, pronator injuries and other injuries, including some injuries to the neck and back.
Located in East Alton, our lawyers are ready to assist you. Schedule a free consultation to learn more about your rights after suffering a repetitive trauma injury. Call 618-258-0420 to make an appointment.
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