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“Repetitive Trauma” is also referred to by the names “Repetitive motion injury” and “Repetitive Stress Injuries”.
Repetitive motion injury: As reported to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), disorders due to repetitive motion or musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity associated with workplace exposures to a combination of repetitive, forceful exertions and constrained or extreme postures. The term “repetitive motion injury” is no longer favored and has been replaced by “work-related musculoskeletal disorder” by the International Committee on Occupational Health Musculoskeletal Subcommittee. Back disorders are separately reported to the BLS as disorders due to over-exertion.
If you are suffering from a workplace caused repetitive motion injury of any sort, please contact a Florida repetitive motion injury lawyer from our firm today to learn more about your options for collecting workers’ compensation benefits.
Repetitive stress injuries (RSI) is a catch-all term used to refer to many painful conditions, such as trigger finger, nerve spasms, and carpal tunnel syndrome. They can cause stiffness, swelling, tingling, weakness, numbness and, in some cases, irreversible nerve damage.
The term includes a group of disorders that most commonly develop in workers using excessive and repetitive motions of the head and neck extremity. Cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) are injuries sustained through performance of repetitive tasks – these account for more than half of all occupational illnesses in the U.S..
When force is applied repeatedly to the same muscle group, joint, or tendon over a prolonged period, cumulative forces may cause soft tissue tears and trauma. The resulting injury may lead to ligament and tendon disorders, degenerative joint disease, bursitis, or nerve damage. In addition to repetition and high force, risk factors associated with RSI and CTDs include awkward joint posture and prolonged constrained posture.
Tendinitis can also develop if you are a competitive athlete or if your job requires the same repetitive movement during the work day. Such tendinitis can develop, for example, amongst electricians, and meat packers (because of the repetitive wrist extension, flexing and thrust necessary to grip knives and carve through frozen meat).
Hand-and-wrist RSI begins when the tendons or nerves that pass through a delicate channel in the wrist (the “tunnel” formed by eight small carpal, or wrist, bones protecting the medial nerve) are irritated. Typing with the wrist at an angle – a common practice – places extra stress on those tendons or nerves, which can cause permanent injury. Other problems known generically as RSI include tenosynovitis and myofascitis, or inflammation of the tendons, connective tissues and muscles, and de Quervain’s disease, a tendinitis of the thumb, which may develop from the overuse of the space bar or computer mouse. A Tampa repetitive motion injury attorney can help individuals who are struggling with these conditions pursue the benefits they need.
Occupational therapists can help patients with these disorders practice “joint protection.” Patients can learn to use their hands in non-deforming positions. For example, instead of grabbing a key with a thumb and twisting, patients can learn to turn a key with adaptive equipment. Coping skills also include the use of over the counter drugs such as aspirin or ibuprofen for mild to moderate symptoms or prescription NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for stronger anti-inflammatory relief. RSI may be avoidable through proper work habits – including posture, wrist position and regular work breaks – as well as ergonomically designed workstations and keyboards.
Prevention is important. The key is using appropriate posture while doing repetitive tasks . The use of specially designed equipment also can help people avoid this problem. A few simple changes in work habits and in your office setup can save you months or years of pain and disability. See the links below for prevention and relief ideas regarding computer-related RSI.
Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Repetitive Stress Injuries:
An experienced Tampa attorney can help you ensure you are getting the right treatment for your repetitive stress injury.
The Law Firm of Kevin A. Moore helps victims of Tampa, Florida workplace repetitive motion injuries receive just compensation for their losses. We’re not just another law firm. He is highly experienced at handling workers’ compensation cases. Dealing with On The Job Injuries is what we do.
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You Need An Attorney Who Specializes In The Complexities of Workers Compensation Law. What you don’t need is a lawyer who “also” practices Workers’ Compensation. Workers Compensation laws can change regularly and ensuring your lawyer is highly competent in this specific area is critical. As a matter of history, Florida has undergone major workers compensation law changes in 1989, 1994 and 2002. Additionally, the Judges of Workers Compensation continue to modify the law based on their rulings. Attorney Moore is fully apprized of the latest law changes and will position your case to maximize your benefits.
You should select your Tampa repetitive stress injury attorney for their expertise and experience in specific categories of cases. The “right lawyer” for your Workers’ Comp case is the person who has substantial experience handling a case very similar to yours, who can and will take action at once. Kevin Moore has handled 1,000’s of workers compensation cases since 1992.
If this repetitive injury occurred because of a Tampa, Florida workplace accident, you should rightfully expect your employer and their insurance company to provide quality care, covering all of your injury related expenses, and compensate you, while you are unable to work if you authorized physician indicates, for your resulting lost income. These are reasonable expectations but all too often you end up having to fight the insurance company for your rightful compensation.
You Are Covered By The Law: According to the Florida Workers Compensation Statute Chapter 440 Section 15 – you could qualify for Temporary Total or Temporary Partial Disability Wages and be entitled to up to 66% of your average weekly wages during the time period of such disability. There are some restrictions and you may have disagreements with the insurance company about them. If this is your circumstance or are worried that you may have such a disagreement with the insurance company then now is the time to contact Kevin Moore’s Florida Workers Compensation Law Firm. Insurance companies are supposed to pay you every two weeks you are out of work because of your injuries. If they don’t pay you timely they owe you penalties and interest. They are also supposed to pay you based upon your last 13 weeks of wages earned. In many cases the insurance company incorrectly calculates your benefits incorrectly and underpays you. You need a lawyer to fight for your lost wage benefits. The insurance company is required to pay your authorized workers compensation medical expenses, prescription medications and your medical mileage. Many times the insurance carrier refuses to pay a medical bill or prescriptions and you are left with these expenses. You need a lawyer to fight to get your medical treatment and medical bills paid. You need an advocate
Just when you are at your weakest you may have to fight the insurance company for the most basic benefits. Workers Comp Insurance companies are notorious for denying claims, and denying rightful or quality care and services. The insurance company’s goal is to save money – not to assure you your rightful care and compensation. If you have had a repetitive injury you are not in a position to fight the insurance company and more than likely neither is your family. You need to know that your lawyer will take care of the issues that arise and have your best interest at hand.
The Law Firm of Kevin A. Moore will listen to you with compassion and understanding. Attorney Kevin More will evaluate your medical records, communicate with your doctors and deal with the insurance adjuster and attorney. If you are not getting what you are entitled to, Kevin is ready to fight the insurance companies for you at depositions, mediations and, if necessary, at trial. With Kevin Moore as your attorney, you will have one of the most experienced Tampa repetitive motion attorneys in the State of Florida representing you.
Kevin Moore has been aggressively practicing law and guiding and protecting his clients’ interests since 1992. Kevin and his Firm have handled thousands of workers compensation cases and a significant number of cases involving catastrophic injury. No Florida Workers Compensation attorney will do a better job in seeing that you get justice and compensation for your workplace loss. Call us or contact us now. His consultations are always free and you never pay a fee unless we win your case. No matter where you are in Florida, The Law Firm of Kevin A. Moore will be on your side and by your side.
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