Can carpal tunnel or repetitive stress be a workers’ comp claim in Kentucky? My name is Ched Jennings, and after more than 40 years of experience in carpal tunnel or repetitive stress injuries and workers’ compensation claims I can tell you the simple answer is “yes.” In fact, carpal tunnel is one of the most common repetitive stress injuries experienced by Louisville and Kentucky workers.
Why is this common work-related injury such a challenge when it comes to workers’ compensation? The primary issues are usually associated with awareness on the part of the worker, or the discouragement of the company doctor. While many Kentucky workers suffer from repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel, unfortunately most don’t make the connection to this common work-related malady and their qualification for Kentucky workers’ compensation benefits.
In addition, most Kentucky workers aren’t aware of their right to choose their own doctor for any work-related injury. If they mention symptoms to their employer, workers are usually given the contact information for the “company doctor.” That’s fine, but you need to see your OWN doctor. The company doctor is there to protect the company’s interests. Work-related injuries require careful examination, documentation and treatment. This isn’t going to be a matter of wearing some type of brace or support and “just dealing with it.”
You will need a sound, thoroughly documented diagnosis, and an experienced workers’ compensation attorney from the Jennings Law Offices to answer your questions, and guide you through the process of filing a Kentucky workers’ compensation claim. You have rights. You have benefits specifically set aside for the symptoms and injuries you have been forced to endure based upon the type of work you perform.
Unfortunately, OSHA itself tells us most of those with work-related carpal tunnel or repetitive stress injuries never get the right treatment they need, and less than 25% ever file for and receive the valid workers’ compensation claim benefits they deserve.
Do you think you have suffered carpal tunnel, or have some form of repetitive stress injury that is work-related in any way? Call me personally at (502) 583-3882 to talk about your unique circumstances and how we can help. You have the right to see your own doctor. You’re going to need effective documentation and guidance. You’ll need to inform your employer that you have suffered a work-related injury in order to protect your valid claim and workers’ compensation benefits.
You have the right to these benefits, and we will help to protect your valid claim and ensure you receive the full, fair benefits you deserve as a worker in Kentucky. There are many types of medical benefits, disability, rehabilitation and workers’ compensation benefits available to Kentucky workers when they develop Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) or a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) at work or on the job in Louisville, or anywhere throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
If you’ve been injured on the job or at work in Kentucky and need of a proven, experienced workers’ compensation lawyer we invite you to:
