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Freehold Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Repetitive Stress Injuries Attorneys

Some work-related injuries take years to develop. Others go unnoticed and are hard to diagnose. If you suspect that you have a soft tissue injury or another repetitive stress injury, including carpal tunnel syndrome, which results from overuse, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. At The Law Office of Mallon & Tranger, our attorneys are experienced in pursuing workers’ compensation claims on behalf of workers injured in workplace accidents occurring in Ocean and Monmouth counties and elsewhere in New Jersey.

Now is the time for advocacy. Now is the time for action. Now is the time for results. Call 732-702-0333 or contact us online for a free consultation or case evaluation with our Freehold repetitive stress syndrome attorneys.

Understanding Repetitive Stress Injuries

Repetitive stress injuries are not caused by a single event or injury but by repeating the same motion many times in a row. Each time the motion occurs, it puts a small amount of stress on muscles, ligaments, and tendons, and the cumulative toll on a worker’s body often grows severe over time.

One example is carpal tunnel syndrome. The carpal tunnel itself runs through a person’s wrist, serving as a passageway for nerves and the flexor muscles of the hands. Someone who uses their hands constantly, even for something as simple as typing on a keyboard, can develop inflammation in these tissues, restricting the passageway and potentially leading to numbness, mobility issues, chronic pain and other effects.

Someone with these symptoms can get an official diagnosis from a doctor or a hand specialist to strengthen a workers’ compensation claim, but the source of the injury can be difficult to diagnose.

Common Stress Injuries

Stress-induced issues often affect joints. For instance, “tennis elbow” is a repetitive stress injury caused by bending and force actions that put the elbow joint at risk. Other examples include shin splints, Osgood-Schlatter disease, trigger finger, back pain and tendinitis. They can cause symptoms such as:

  • Swelling
  • Sharp or burning pain
  • Aching or throbbing
  • Muscle cramps
  • Tingling and numbness
  • Weakness
  • A “pins-and-needles” feeling

All of these can worsen over time, often making it impossible for someone to perform their job without constant pain and discomfort. Elevation, compression and ice can help as treatment options, but rest is essential, allowing the body to heal and the inflammation to decrease.

Collecting Compensation For Repetitive Stress Injuries

Repetitive stress injuries are some of the most difficult to prove, though you can gather evidence from X-rays, MRIs, CT scans and ultrasounds. Along with a diagnosis, you must prove the injury is work-related to obtain workers’ compensation benefits. Some of the compensation that you can expect to recover include:

  • A portion of your lost wages
  • The medical costs for scans and tests you require to get appropriate treatment
  • Costs of ongoing medical care – such as medication, rehabilitation or meetings with your physician
  • Disability benefits if you can no longer work

Our legal team has experience in the complexities of carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive stress injuries and can effectively represent your interests.

Investigating A Repetitive Stress Injury Claim Compensation

Our attorneys will initiate an immediate investigation to collect and preserve relevant evidence in your case, including doctor’s reports and medical records. We will help you get the medical attention you need and the financial support necessary to cover your expenses and lost wages. At every stage, you can trust that we will work aggressively to maximize your compensation.

Contact Our Freehold Carpal Tunnel Lawyers

For a free consultation or more information about our firm, please contact our Freehold, New Jersey, lawyers by calling 732-702-0333 or contacting us online.