Orlando Repetitive Motion Injury Lawyer
Most people associate repetitive motion injuries (also called cumulative trauma disorder) with athletics or office jobs. The truth is that workers in many different fields, including construction, can suffer from this painful condition. If your job requires frequent repetition of a certain motion, such as bending or lifting, you could be at risk for a repetitive motion injury.
If you are suffering from this condition, you should not have to assume responsibility for costs such as medical bills or lost wages due to missed work. Orlando repetitive motion injury lawyer Todd Miner can help you receive the compensation you are due. Call our offices at 407-420-4040.
Understanding Repetitive Motion Injuries
Repetitive motion injury occurs when one or more of joints are moved in the same manner repeatedly over a long period of time. The tendons, bursae (fluid-filled sacs between tendons and bones), or nerves around the joint can eventually become inflamed. The most common repetitive motion injuries are:
- Bursitis
- Tendonitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
All of these conditions have certain defining symptoms: lasting pain that becomes worse whenever the affected joint is moved, weakness in the affected limb and occasional redness or swelling of the affected area. As you can imagine, it is very hard for workers with these symptoms to adequately perform their duties.
Most treatments for repetitive stress injuries are palliative – that is to say, they treat the symptoms without curing the condition. They include braces, painkillers, and mild exercise. Surgery may be required in severe cases, but most people with repetitive stress injuries can only rest until their injury heals. If you have had to seek treatment or take time off work due to one of these injuries, an experienced Orlando construction repetitive stress injury attorney can help.
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Employers need to provide the education and equipment their workers need avoid workplace accidents, including repetitive motion injuries. If you are suffering from a cumulative trauma disorder from a construction site job, Orlando construction worker repetitive motion injury lawyer Todd Miner can help you win adequate compensation. Contact us today at 407-420-4040.