Single Incident Injuries and Repetitive Stress Injuries
Single Incident Injuries
A loading dock worker lifts a 70 pound box and injures his spine. A server spills hot coffee and burns her arm. Of all the injuries that workers suffer, single incident injuries are the easiest to prove. They’re what most people think of when you ask them about being injured on the job. When these injuries happen, we know that they are work-related.
The extent of the injuries can be far-reaching. A sore back or shoulder can put someone out of work for weeks, even months. Vocational rehabilitation may be necessary. Once a body part has been injured, it is far more likely to give out or be injured again in the future. If you’ve been injured on the job, you need a qualified, professional personal injury attorney who can help you get the compensation you need. At the Law Offices of Ralph A. Russo, we’ve been helping injured people for 25 years. Call Attorney Ralph A. Russo today for a free initial consultation.
Repetitive Stress Injuries
Repetitive stress injures can be exactly the same as single incident injuries. They just happen in a different way. Instead of the dock worker wrenching his back with one throw, he can get the same injury by loading 70 pound boxes for ten years, resulting in a lot of little injuries that result in a slipped disc. Another common example is carpal tunnel syndrome, which happens to cashiers, data entry workers, and anyone else who does a lot of repetitive hand movements.
Because these injuries happen slowly over time, linking occupational stress to your place of employment can be more difficult. This is especially true if you engage in similar pursuits outside of work. These injuries often require a long recovery. Like single incident injuries they may also require vocational rehabilitation.
At the Law Offices of Ralph A. Russo, our specialty is workers’ compensation. We can guide you through the hearing process. We will vigorously protect your rights so that you get the benefits you deserve. Injured workers have a limited time to file their claims before they are barred from doing so by the statute of limitations. If you have been injured and need a workers’ compensation lawyer, call Attorney Ralph A. Russo today.
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