New York Carpal Tunnel Injuries Attorneys
Handling All Work-Related Repetitive Stress Injury Claims
Repetitive stress/motion injuries make up 5.6 percent of accepted claims in 2007, according to the annual report of the New York Workers' Compensation Board.
People working in a wide range of industries can suffer repetitive stress injuries. Examples include workers who used computers and keyboards all day long; truck drivers, cab drivers, and other drivers who use their hands and fingers constantly; and cooks, chefs and food preparation workers who handle cooking equipment and utensils. Excessive keyboarding, lifting, driving, cooking and many other repetitive motions can leave workers vulnerable to hand, finger and wrist injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, DeQuervain's syndrome, trigger finger and lateral epicondylitis. These are just a few of the many types of problems that can prevent you from working, and can require extensive medical treatment and ergonomic evaluation. Workers' Compensation is available to most employees to cover the costs of these services and losses.
Helping Thousands of People Obtain Workers' Compensation Benefits Since 1992
Taking Care of the Details so You Don't Have to
At Terry Katz & Associates, PC, our New York attorneys have been assisting injured workers suffering from repetitive motion or stress injuries since 1992. Our firm focuses on Workers' Compensation and manages each case from initial claim through hearings and appeals and everything in between. We help our clients navigate the Workers' Compensation system so they get the compensation they need for medical expenses, lost wages and permanent disability. Our goal is to maximize our clients' benefits and fight for the compensation they deserve.
Examples of Repetitive Stress Injuries and Occupational Diseases
By definition, repetitive stress injuries and diseases are those that develop over time. For example, a warehouse worker who lifts boxes all day may experience back pain due to repetitive bending, while an electrician who kneels all days may experience constant knee pain.
We assist people with repetitive strain injury claims for diseases and conditions such as:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Bursitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Tendinitis, including flexor/extensor, bicipital and rotator cuff tendinitis
- Back pain
- Knee pain
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
- Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis)
- De Quervain's disease
- Dupuytren's contracture
Seeking Maximum Compensation for Injured Clients
Repetitive stress injuries such as these can result in loss of use of the extremities, making it impossible for many people to do their jobs. Our attorneys fight for benefits for both those who can no longer work due to their disability and those who have returned to work and still have some permanent loss of function. In fact, people who return to work may be entitled to a monetary award for permanent damage and loss of function. We use our litigation skills and extensive experience to get the maximum payment to which our clients are entitled. If the insurance carrier denies your claim, we know how to fight for the benefits you are entitled to and we have a proven track record of success.
Call Our New York and Brooklyn Repetitive Stress Injury Lawyers
Contact Terry Katz & Associates, PC, in Jericho, New York, to learn how we can obtain compensation for your repetitive stress injury. Our goal is to help you obtain full compensation so that you can move on with your life.
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