Repetitive Use or Cumulative Trauma Injuries

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Repetitive Use or Cumulative Trauma Injuries & Workers' Comp

While most workplace injuries occur due to a single event, like electrocution, chemical burn, or a fall, other injuries can be caused by repetitive use or cumulative trauma due to activities and tasks performed on the job.

Many people fail to understand that repetitive use and motions can cause severe injuries in the long run and can be claimed through workers' compensation in California. The repetitive use or cumulative trauma injuries can be caused due to repetitive motions, like scanning groceries or typing.

You can file a workers' compensation claim in Los Angeles, CA, if you suffer from such work-related injuries. The Law Office of Andrea R. Herman has a team of experienced workers’ compensation lawyers who can gather the evidence to prove the injuries were work-related and help you recover compensation benefits.

What is Repetitive Use or Cumulative Trauma Injuries?

Repetitive use or cumulative trauma injuries are pain and damage caused by overuse or repetitive movements. The repetitive movements impact tendons, ligaments, nerves, and muscles. The symptoms usually include tingling, stiffness, or tenderness in affected areas.

Multiple jobs pose a higher risk of repetitive use or cumulative trauma injuries, including:

Administrative assistants or secretaries
Bus drivers
Custodians or janitors
Employees who type every day
Factory workers,
Firefighters and police officers who experience psychological injuries due to cumulative trauma and emotional stress
Fish processing workers
Machinists, insulators, and others
Painters
School teachers
Shipping and packing workers

Common Injuries Caused by Work-Related Cumulative Trauma or Repetitive Motion

Cumulative trauma or repetitive motion can cause multiple work-related injuries, including:

Back injuries
Bursitis
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Degenerative disc disease
Emotional injury
Epicondylitis
Hearing loss
Knee injuries
Lung disease or occupational asthma
Neck injuries
Rotator cuff injuries
Shoulder injuries
Tendinitis
Tenosynovitis
Wrist or hand

All of these injuries can cause severe pain and impact the everyday performance of an employee, resulting in high treatment and medical costs.

Benefits for Work-Related Repetitive Use or Cumulative Trauma Injuries

You can recover benefits from the workers' compensation claim if you have sustained work-related injuries due to cumulative trauma or repetitive use. The amount of compensation depends on the severity of the injuries and how they impact you. However, the common benefits recovered in these claims include:

Payment of medical bills
Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)
Permanent Total Disability (PTD)
Temporary Partial Disability (TPD)
Temporary Total Disability (TTD)
Vocational rehabilitation maintenance
Vocational rehabilitation training

Since the process of filing a workers' compensation claim is complex, it is wise to consult a workers' compensation lawyer to assist with your case.

Book Initial Consultation with a Workers' Compensation Lawyer in California

The Law Office of Andrea R. Herman has a dedicated and experienced team of workers' compensation lawyers in Long Beach, CA, who can guide you and create a strategy to ensure you get the right benefits for your injuries. Our team ensures your rights are protected, and you recover the maximum compensation for the pain and suffering you endured due to work-related injuries. Give us a call today to book your initial consultation and discuss your case.