Seeking Compensation for Workplace Joint Injuries
Human joints can only take so much strain before they start to weaken. If your work involves doing the same physical task over and over again without giving your joints enough rest, you may end up suffering a repetitive strain injury, also known as a repetitive motion injury.
At the law firm of Grandy & Martin in Charlotte, we help clients pursue workers' compensation benefits for repetitive strain injuries suffered in the workplace. Our firm has been representing injured workers in North Carolina for more than 25 years.
If you've suffered a repetitive strain injury, contact us to schedule a free consultation with a knowledgeable workers' compensation lawyer. You will pay nothing unless we win your case.
Identifying the Causes of Repetitive Motion Injuries
A repetitive strain injury (RSI) is any injury that is caused by performing the same physical action over and over again. These injuries can become increasingly painful and may eventually make it impossible for the injured person to continue working at the same job.
If you have suffered a repetitive strain injury due to motions you perform at work at a greater rate than the general public, you may be entitled to workers' compensation.
Repetitive strain injuries are most common among assembly line and processing plant workers, but any type of work may involve significant amounts of repetitive motion. Carpal tunnel syndrome is also considered a repetitive strain or repetitive stress injury.
Understanding Employers' Legal Responsibilities
There are many things employers can do to prevent repetitive strain injuries, such as changing employees' work duties on a regular basis. Some measures may be required under federal law by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA).
However, even if your repetitive strain injuries were caused by your own negligence in how you went about your job, you may still be entitled to workers' compensation. To discuss your case with an experienced workers' comp attorney, please contact us.
