What are repetitive stress injuries and how do they happen?

A repetitive stress injury is an injury to your joints, muscles, or tendons that happens slowly over time from overusing or putting too much strain on certain parts of your body.  Repetitive stress injuries can occur in all kinds of jobs.  These injuries can happen on the stockroom floor or a machining factory, or even just sitting at a desk typing.  However, repetitive stress injuries all have one thing in common: they generally happen when a worker has to do the same motions again and again.  You may have a repetitive stress injury if you have an inflamed tendon.  Example of repetitive stress injuries include Carpal Tunnel caused by typing, and Tennis elbow caused by lifting or repetitive arm motions.

What kind of medical treatment will I need?

The treatment for repetitive stress injuries can be long and expensive.  You may also have to change job duties to prevent more damage while you heal.  If you got a repetitive stress injury on the job, your medical costs and other expenses may be covered by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act.  Under the Workers’ Compensation Act, a worker can get money to pay for medical bills and time off work.  A worker can also get money for permanent damage from an injury.  If you were injured on the job, you should talk to a Workers’ Compensation Attorney.  Call the Law Office of Franklin J. Furlett at 847-352-6226 or use our contact form.

​Should I wait to see if the pain goes away? 

If you think you got a repetitive stress injury at work, don't wait to see if the pain goes away.  Tell your employer you got hurt, and contact a workers' compensation attorney.  If you do not tell your employer about your repetitive stress injury when you notice it, it can be difficult or even impossible to get money for your injuries.  

In workers’ compensation, the deadlines can be very fast.  It is best not to wait more than a month to contact a workers' compensation attorney. 

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If you were injured on the job, you should talk to a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer as soon as possible.  Call the Law Office of Franklin J. Furlett at 847-352-6226 to talk with one of our Workers' Compensation lawyers.  
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