Local Law Firms Home > Workers' Compensation Work Injury Law Overview > Repetitive Strain Office Workers Compensation: Repetitive Strain InjuryOne of the things that people fear about working in an office is how dreary and repetitive it can be. They think of an office and they think of going into an overly lit room with buzzing bright lights, sitting at a computer from 9-5 and writing or filing the same things over and over again while hearing co-workers ramble on about the same things day in and day out. While that does sound dreadful, its really only an annoying thing. But repetition of the same tasks every day can affect a person’s health in many unexpected ways and the results can be devastating. Have you or someone you know experienced a repetitive strain injury from working in an office day in and day out? One of our skilled workers compensation lawyers may be able to help. Contact a workers’ compensation attorney in your local area today! Repetitive Strain Injury occurs when someone does the same thing over and over. According to the US Department of Labor, these injuries affect hundreds of thousands of Americans per year with collective costs reaching up to $20 billion a year in costs. Common types of RSI are:
Most of the injuries listed above can be cured with some down time and basic forms of therapy. Still, they can be unbelievably painful and straining. They may also require extensive medical condition to assure a proper recovery. If these injuries occurred in a workplace, you could be eligible for workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation can help with any medical expenses and lost time at work and could help a victim to keep from going broke. If you or someone you know works in an office and has experienced Repetitive Strain injury, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact a workers' compensation lawyer in your local area for an initial consultation. |