Workers’ compensation can help with many different situations. Whether you hurt your eyes while working or have chemical burns from a spill on the job, you deserve to be protected through this coverage. Workers’ compensation helps you by providing you with coverage for medical care, a portion of your lost wages and more.
One of the on-the-job injuries that you may have suffered is a repetitive strain injury. A repetitive strain injury occurs when you make the same movements over and over again. After doing this for many hours or days, an injury can develop.
What are common repetitive strain injuries in the hands?
The hands often suffer from repetitive-strain injuries. Tendonitis is the most common repetitive use injury treated at the Cleveland Clinic, according to the Head of the Section of Hand Surgery. Some common kinds of tendonitis include trigger finger and tennis elbow.
What are some common symptoms of repetitive strain injuries?
Some common symptoms of repetitive strain injuries include:
- Tingling
- Swelling
- Stiffness
- Sensitivity to cold or heat
- Swelling
- Weakness
If you have any of these symptoms, it’s important to seek medical care right away. Your injuries may be able to be treated, but earlier treatment usually has better results.
Are repetitive strain injuries covered by workers’ compensation?
If your injuries are related to the work you’ve done on the job, then it should be covered by workers’ compensation.
Our website has more on repetitive strain injuries and if you can file for workers’ compensation if you develop injuries after repetitive movements on the job. With help, you can file for and seek the benefits you need.
