Carpal Tunnel Injuries

The symptoms leading to carpal tunnel syndrome can take years to develop, but that does not make these injuries any less serious. A repetitive stress injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome can be hard to see or diagnose, but it can also make it hard for you to do your job.

The most difficult part of filing a workers' compensation claim regarding carpal tunnel syndrome is giving proper notice. Months can go by as the injury gets worse. You talk to your doctor, who may tell you this is work related, but your employer claims that your injury was not sustained at work. It is important to make sure you document all your medical treatment, so you will be fully prepared for your workers' compensation hearing.

Your employer may try and prove that your carpal tunnel syndrome did not develop as a result of your job. For example, your employer/insurer may argue that because you talked to or received treatment from your own (non-company) doctor at some point, that is evidence that the carpal tunnel injury is not work related. Do not let this prevent you from getting the full extent of workers' comp benefits you deserve. An experienced workers' compensation attorney can help you protect your rights and reach a fair settlement, even if your injury was not sustained in a traumatic event.

We represent injured workers in a variety of industries who have suffered from carpal tunnel syndrome as a result of a repetitive use injury sustained at their job:

* Clerical Workers
* Data Entry
* Working in a Plant or Factory
* Assembly Workers

Most injured workers have questions when they are thinking about filing a workers' compensation claim. If you have sustained a repetitive stress injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, it is especially important that you take the right steps in filing your claim. We will answer your questions and be your resource throughout the process.