Repetitive Stress Injury Attorney in Abington, Pennsylvania

Repetitive work activities such as typing, heavy lifting or assembly line work can cause pain and damage to your muscles and body that worsens over time. Unfortunately, this may result in repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, bursitis, and even low back pain. If you believe that repetitive motion at work caused your injury or medical problem, you may be eligible to receive workers' compensation. 

At Kaufman Workers' Compensation Law, we support and represent clients in their repetitive stress injury claims. As a dedicated Pennsylvania workers' compensation attorney, I will investigate every aspect of your unique circumstances and pursue your claims. In addition, I will handle all negotiations with the insurance provider on your behalf and help you recover the maximum available benefits for your repetitive stress injuries. 

My firm, Kaufman Workers' Compensation Law, proudly serves clients across Abington, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding areas of Philadelphia, Bucks County, and Montgomery County.

What Is a Repetitive Stress Injury?

A repetitive stress injury or repetitive motion injury is an injury that a person sustains from doing the same work tasks over and over. As you continue to work, such repetitive motion can cause increasingly significant pain and damage to your body. Areas that are often affected include the wrists, knees, elbows and lower back. In serious cases, the you may find it difficult or impossible to keep performing your job. 

Examples of Repetitive Stress Injuries:

Some common examples of repetitive stress injuries include: 

• Carpal tunnel syndrome 

• Tenosynovitis 

• Tennis elbow (epicondylitis) 

• Cubital tunnel syndrome 

• Low back pain 

• Bursitis 

• Tendonitis 

• Trigger finger 

• Aggravation of pre-existing conditions like arthritis

If you or someone close to you has recently been diagnosed with a repetitive motion injury, you should reach out to an experienced workers' compensation attorney straight away. We can help document your injuries and pain, make sure you receive the necessary medical treatment, and guide you through the process. 

Symptoms of Repetitive Stress Injuries:

Some of the most common signs and symptoms of repetitive stress injuries include: 

• Reduced flexibility and range of motion due to pain

• Pain, aching, or stiffness of a joint

• Tingling sensation or numbness 

• Loss of strength or coordination 

• Inability to meet quotas due to pain slowing you down

Upon noticing any of these signs and symptoms, you should see a physician for proper diagnosis and treatment. This is even more essential if the nature of your work or work-related activities increases your risk of suffering a repetitive motion injury. 

Who Is At Risk?

Anyone can suffer an injury due to repetitive work activities, but below are some professions where workers are more prone to repetitive stress injuries: 

• Housekeepers and janitors 

• Laborers

• Workers in food processing 

• Agricultural workers 

• Office workers 

• Grocery checkers and stock workers 

• Card dealers

A highly-skilled Pennsylvania repetitive work injury attorney can evaluate every facet of your case and help you pursue your workers' compensation claim.   

Can I File a Workers' Comp Claim for a Repetitive Stress Injury?

Yes. Under Pennsylvania workers' compensation law, repetitive motion injuries are classified as work-related injuries. Hence, an employee who suffers a repetitive stress injury is within their rights to pursue benefits through a workers' compensation claim. However, you need to give timely notice and be have a doctor that will support your case.

Deadline to Give Notice

In Pennsylvania, you are required to report your work-related injuries or illnesses to your employer within 120 days of the incident. Also, you will have up to three years from the date of the injury, accident, or occupational disease to file your workers' compensation claim. 

However, with repetitive injuries it may take a long time before you realize that your work is causing your pain and symptoms. Therefore, the deadline to give notice of your injury begins from the date you discovered or a doctor told you that your injury is due to repetitive activities at work. A knowledgeable attorney can help file your claims and attempt to recover the maximum available workers' compensation benefits. 

Available Benefits

You are eligible for the below benefits if you have suffered a repetitive motion injury in Pennsylvania: 

• Complete Coverage of medical expenses without copays

• Temporary total disability (TTD) wage loss benefits  

• Partial wage loss benefits for reduced work hours and wages

We can advocate for your best interests and help you pursue all of the compensation you are entitled to.

How Legal Counsel Can Help

A repetitive injury can be painful and make it difficult or impossible for you to work and carry out your daily activities. Workers' compensation offers wage and medical benefits for those injured at work due to repetitive stress. It can be difficult to prove your case on your own, and these claims are often denied by insurers. Therefore, if you have suffered a repetitive motion injury, you need to retain an experienced workers' compensation attorney to protect your rights and pursue your claims. 

At Kaufman Workers' Compensation Law, we are devoted to advocating for and protecting the interests of employees who have sustained repetitive stress injuries. We can assist you in finding doctors that will listen to you and help you heal. We will zealously advocate for your legal rights and help you recover your deserved benefits.