Injuries from repetitive strain, better known in English as Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs), are injuries that occur when excessive pressure is exerted on a part of the body, resulting in inflammation (pain and swelling), injured muscles or tissue damage. These conditions occur due to movements that we perform repetitively on the same part of the body.
RSIs are common injuries related to physical strain that generally affect people who, for example, spend a lot of time using computer keyboards, remain in the same position for prolonged periods or use a specific movement constantly.
If you have been injured, believe that this discomfort is due to your work as an employee and wish to obtain compensation from your employer for the damage, contact Conexión Legal immediately by calling 1800 201 1220 or by writing through WhatsApp to receive free legal advice and thus be able to channel it with an attorney who can handle your case, and in this way we can obtain the compensation that corresponds to you by law.
What Does Compensation for Repetitive Stress Injuries Consist of?
Workers' compensation covers a variety of injuries. The vast majority of workers who suffer work-related injuries are entitled to receive workers' compensation benefits in the United States.
While many workplace injuries may include slip and fall injuries, or workplace accidents involving heavy machinery, another type of common injury that many people may experience includes repetitive stress injuries.
Some examples of repetitive motion injuries include bursitis, tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome. People who perform repetitive tasks such as typing, hammering, lifting objects or any other action that requires repeated movements throughout the day may develop repetitive stress injuries.
Repetitive stress injuries can be painful. They can also lead to loss of strength in the affected joint or muscle or result in limited range of motion. Sometimes, some people may experience tingling or numbness in the affected part of the body.
The best course of action is to seek treatment as soon as you experience any of these symptoms and notify your employer immediately. Early interventions can often prevent further damage or permanent deterioration or loss of movement.
However, because the early symptoms of repetitive strain are sometimes subtle, people may not always be able to relate the injury to their work activities.
At the end of the day, once you discover that your workplace activities are contributing to your injury, it is important to inform your employer immediately that you are injured, so that a workers' compensation claim can be filed.
Sometimes, people may have preexisting conditions or have an injury that is worsened by actions and movements performed at work. If your workplace activities worsened a preexisting injury or caused further injuries, you may be entitled to file a workers' compensation claim.
Please note that there are several types of repetitive stress injuries, most of which affect the wrists and hands, neck and shoulders or forearms and elbows. These can prevent a worker from performing their usual job or even performing everyday activities outside the workplace. Receiving treatment and financial assistance can help the worker face a more stable future, so it is important to file a claim with workers' compensation insurance.
Some examples of work-related tasks that can cause repetitive stress injuries: typing on a keyboard, using a computer mouse, working on an assembly line, using tools, performing fine motor activities, checking out items at a store register or toll booth, or lifting heavy objects.
To improve your situation, you should call Conexión Legal immediately so that our team of advisors can provide you with free guidance and, if you decide, handle your case so you can obtain the compensation you deserve, backed by the laws.
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