Getting hurt at work is undoubtedly debilitating and stressful, this is even truer when the employer and insurance carrier drag their feet and make the whole process much more time consuming and stressful. A situation like this are more likely to occur for certain for some work-related injuries than other, one of such injuries is tendonitis of wrist.
Unfortunately, many Pennsylvania workers develop this condition; it causes pain and swelling in the wrist, which is called tendonitis. Tendonitis of wrist can develop from performing tasks related to doing your job on a day to day basis. Tendonitis is a condition that flares the tendon tissues connecting the bones in the wrist to the muscles in the hand and arm.
Some of the common symptoms associated with tendonitis include swelling, pain, and inflammation of wrist. Examples of wrist tendonitis conditions are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Repetitive Strain Injuries.
Tendonitis of wrist is a painful condition, but it most likely can be treated. Treatment for tendonitis of wrist depends on the severity of the tendonitis. For tendonitis of wrist with mild symptoms, a doctor might prescribe a simple brace or an exercise regimen. For more serious cases of tendonitis of wrist, a doctor might prescribe steroid injections, anti-inflammatory medication, or even surgery.
While injuries such a tendonitis of wrist are treated just like any other physical injury under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensations Act, employers can still drag their feet. This is because tendonitis of wrist happens over a prolonged period of time and is harder to prove that it is directly related to work activities. The insurance carrier and its attorneys will fight to pay you as little as possible; this is why a Workers’ Compensation attorney can help you.
Table of Contents
When Tendonitis of Wrist Prevents You from Working
The pain associated with tendonitis of wrist could be so bad that it prevents you from being able to perform your job effectively. A lot of times tendonitis of wrist can develop after years of performing the same repetitive motion in your job.
Workers whose jobs requires them to carry out a similar repetitive or stressing wrist motion over and over again are more likely to develop tendonitis of wrist due to their job. Tendonitis of wrist injuries are common in a variety of different industries including, but not limited to:
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Public Utilities
- Transportation
- Wholesale trade
- Agriculture
- Retail
Lifting heavy items repeatedly by using your wrist, performing the same wrist rotation motion many times throughout your workday, or doing a lot of typing could all lead to overuse of wrist and the development of tendonitis of wrist. Injured workers need help and should look to an experienced Workers’ Compensation attorney for guidance.
If you believe that you have tendonitis of wrist, it is important that you report your injury to your employer as soon as possible. You should see a doctor to confirm the diagnosis and then formally report to your employer that you are going to file a Workers’ Compensation claim. Next, you should find an experienced Workers’ Compensation attorney that you trust to help; the attorney can help assure that you are receiving fair treatment and then step in to assist you if need be.
Is Workers’ Compensation Available For Tendonitis of Wrist Injuries?
According to one study, workers with tendonitis of wrist often have to take the longest work absences to manage their pain and obtain treatment for their condition. Prolonged absence from work due to wrist tendonitis translates to greater losses in productivity and wages than any other than any other workplace injury.
Fortunately, workers who develop tendonitis due to the performance of their job duties can seek financial compensation for their injuries through a worker’s compensation claim filed against their employer’s Workers’ Compensation insurance provider.
Workers’ Compensation is a form of insurance that employers purchase for the benefit of their employees in case someone is hurt on the job and suffers an injury that requires medical treatment and time off to recover.
When a worker’s compensation claim is approved, benefits are paid out to the employee that was injured, no matter who was responsible for causing the injury in the first place.Workers who developed tendonitis of wrist on the job who are successful in obtaining Workers’ Compensation for their injury claim will have all the treatments related to their wrist tendonitis paid for through Workers’ Compensation.
In limited circumstances, you might be required to obtain preauthorization for the treatment of your wrist tendonitis if the treatment is considered experimental in some way. Additionally, workers will be paid lost wages or lost earnings as well.
Could My Workers’ Compensation Claim Be Denied?
It is very common for Worker’s Compensation claims based on tendonitis of wrist injuries to be denied. While it always feels like bad news when you find out that your Workers’ Compensation claim has been denied, you should never lose hope. Workers’ Compensation claim denials can be appealed with the help of a skilled Workers’ Compensation attorney.
Need Help?
Injured Pennsylvania workers who are hurt at work are often eligible to file a Workers’ Compensation claim for their lost wages and medical expenses. If you have developed tendonitis of wrist from your job, Workers’ Compensation may be available to you. If you have any questions or need help reach out to the qualified attorneys at Krasno Krasno & Onwudinjo. Our experienced attorneys will contribute to make sure you receive the benefits you deserve, contact us today or call us at 877-299-0779.