Indianapolis Workers Comp Injury Lawyer

One of the fastest growing categories of occupational injuries is repetitive motion injuries (RMI). These types of workplace injuries are caused by repetitive strains, also referred to as musculoskeletal disorders. Any job that requires workers to repeatedly perform the same manual task increases the risk of an RMI. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that 33% of all workplace or workers compensation claims are from repetitive motion injuries. There are over 100 different types of RMI’s and almost all develop gradually so workers are encouraged to be cognizant of the symptoms and seek medical help early. Workers Compensation Attorney Charlie Carlock provides effective legal guidance to Indiana workers injured on the job.

Common Repetitive Stress Injuries at Work:

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
  • Bursitis
  • Tendinitis
  • Tennis elbow
  • Rotator cuff
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome
  • Impingement syndrome
  • Raynaud’s disease
  • Nerve entrapment disorders

Jobs With Frequent Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMI):

  • Cashiers & grocery clerks
  • Healthcare workers & nurses
  • Custodial workers
  • Assembly line workers
  • Movers
  • Delivery drivers, truck drivers, or bus drivers
  • Hair stylists
  • Data entry workers
  • Carpenters

Identifying a repetitive stress injury or repetitive motion injuries can be difficult. Some typical symptoms include tingling fingers, hands, or feet, which if not treated can develop into numbness and possibly cause nerve damage. Pain that ranges from a dull ache to throbbing acute pain, usually in the neck, shoulders, or back, could be attributed to a repetitive motion injury. A decreased range of motion or loss of flexibility and strength in the area that is injured also indicates the possibility of an RMI.

Indiana Workers Compensation Law - Injured Worker Rights

Indiana law requires employers to provide a variety of benefits to employees who are injured or killed while on the job. Workers’ compensation benefits include payment of medical bills, lost wage checks, and monetary payments for the employee’s permanent physical damage. Additional reimbursement for out-of-pocket prescription costs, mileage expenses, and future coverage for lost work and medical needs are often also appropriate. If you have suffered a repetitive motion injury at work, email or call Charles Carlock today. He has years of experience guiding clients through Indiana worker's compensation law cases and is here to help and protect injured Hoosier workers.