You might believe that the only people who get injured at work are factory employees or construction workers, but that’s just simply not true. Acute trauma is only one type of way workers are injured on the job. Another common type of injury is known as a Gillette injury or a cumulative trauma injury, and these occur over a long period of time.
One of the most common types of cumulative trauma injuries we see at Hey Workers is carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition categorized by pain, numbness and weakness in the hands and wrist. It occurs when nerves in the wrist become damaged or compressed, and it is often caused by repetitive motion.
Who’s At Risk For Carpal Tunnel?
A lot of people associate carpal tunnel syndrome with individuals who work on a computer all day, but as we mentioned above, anyone who uses their hands for repetitive motion over the course of a number of years can be exposed to carpal tunnel. Here’s a look at some types of workers who may suffer carpal tunnel as a result of cumulative hand trauma on the job.
- Packaging workers
- Construction workers
- Vibrating machine operators
- Data entry or computer-based workers
- Assembly line workers
- Carpenters
- Roofers
- Teachers
Compensation For Carpal Tunnel Injuries
If you are experiencing hand or wrist pain and you believe it may be caused or exacerbated by your work duties, seek out a medical evaluation. Your doctor can not only determine if you have carpal tunnel syndrome, but they can ask about your job duties and make a recommendation as to whether or not they believe your job played a role in the onset of the condition.
From there, you should take your concerns to a workers’ compensation firm like Hey Workers. We will review your job duties, your medical records, and we’ll assess how the condition may affect you as you continue to work and after you retire. From there, we’ll build a case that clearly shows how your carpal tunnel syndrome was at least partially caused by your work duties.
Remember, you don’t need to have a broken bone or an open wound to qualify for workers’ compensation. If your pain is at least partially attributed to your work tasks, you are entitled to compensation. It can be difficult to prove that the injury and your job are related, so trust this process to a firm who has already successfully won cases for hundreds of clients in a similar position. To learn more about what we offer, or to talk about your options with your attorney and see if you have case, contact Hey Workers today at (844) 439-9675.
