Repetitive Stress Injuries Covered By California Workers Compensation

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Repetitive Stress Injuries Covered By California
Workers Compensation
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The ability to work is part of your livelihood
without it, you wouldnt know where to begin in
paying your bills and providing a roof over your
head. At times, its easy to take safety at work
for granted. Many people do not realize that
working in almost any job poses risks for injury
even in an office setting. With that, comes the
question of what you would do if you were injured
and unable to continue working, either
temporarily or permanently.
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Did you know that not all physical work injuries
are ones that happen in a split second like
slipping and falling, or getting into an
accident? Many work injuries can be gradual, such
as a repetitive stress injury like carpal tunnel
syndrome from years of doing office work at a
computer. Did you know workers compensation in
California covers these types of cumulative
injuries? Workers compensation is insurance that
your employer is required to carry by law, and
should you suffer from a work-related injury, it
would provide you with
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• Replacement income while you are unable to work
• Payment of your medical expenses related to the
  injury, including doctor visits, physical
  therapy, prescription medications and sometimes
  surgery, depending on the case
• Training to help you qualify for a different
  position, should you not be able to return to
  your previous position because of the injury

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What Types Of Repetitive Stress Injuries Can
Happen At Work?
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Approximately 20 percent of all workplace
injuries are not from accidents, but rather from
doing the same work over and over that causes
harm to your body. Overuse or repetitive motion
causes cumulative trauma injuries or repetitive
stress injuries. This repetitive motion or
overuse of something like your hands can put
strain on certain muscles, tendons or bones in
your body. This usually results in pain or
injury. Examples of repetitive stress injuries
include
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• Carpal tunnel syndrome (usually in the wrists or
  hands)
• Tendonitis (usually in your elbow or knee)
• Bursitis
• Shoulder injuries, such as in your rotator cuff
• Back strains (usually in your lower back) from
  repetitive lifting, bending or hunching
• Vibration injuries (in fingers and hands)

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Without the right medical care and treatment,
these conditions can worsen and cause nerve
damage, chronic pain or even loss of motion. But
because these injuries happen over time, and
often require lengthy recovery time if you need
surgery, employers and insurance companies may
challenge your claim. An experienced Los Angeles
workers compensation attorney can help represent
you against the insurance company for your
repetitive stress injury claim and make sure you
get the help you deserve.
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