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Appropriate compensation for repetitive stress injuries

On Behalf of | May 9, 2018 | Uncategorized |

If you are a Kansas worker who suffered injuries in the workplace, you know that your pain and suffering is more than just an inconvenience. Any type of work-related injury is a direct threat to your ability to earn a living, and it can lead to expensive medical bills and other complications in your life.

This is also true if you are suffering from repetitive stress injuries that developed as a result of your job. These are real injuries that can cause extreme pain and diminished physical abilities. Because this injury is related to your job duties, you likely have a rightful claim to workers’ compensation benefits.

What you need to know about this type of injury

Repetitive stress injuries are the result of doing the same motion over and over. There are certain jobs that lead to an increased chance of developing this type of injury. Some of these high-risk jobs and activities include: 

  • Typing
  • Carrying heavy loads
  • Using vibrating equipment
  • Working in cold temperatures
  • Doing a job that leads to poor posture
  • Doing any type of forceful activity
  • Using the same muscles and parts of the body over and over

This type of injury is unseen, but it can lead to a serious impact on your ability work. In fact, these injuries can cause debilitating pain, limited motion and other complications. Some of the most common symptoms of these types of injuries include the following:

  • Tenderness or pain in a joint of muscle
  • Tingling sensation
  • Loss of feeling or loss of strength
  • Throbbing sensation in the affected area

If you have any type of repetitive stress injury, you deserve medical care and other types of support so that you can work for a full and fair recovery. Through a workers’ compensation claim, you can work to get better and manage your pain.

The workers’ compensation claims process

It is often complex to navigate the workers’ compensation claims process. The paperwork can be confusing, and you may experience setbacks that can affect your ability to get the help you need. Fortunately, you do not have to navigate this process on your own.

If you believe you have a valid workers’ compensation claim after a work injury, you may find it helpful to take immediate action to protect your interests and fight for the support you deserve. You are entitled to certain benefits in the event of a work injury, and you also have the right to seek help as you fight for these benefits.