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Chicago Carpal Tunnel Injury Lawyers For Workers Compensation Casees
Carpal tunnel is a repetitive stress injury that affects millions of workers every year. The US Department of Labor labeled it the chief occupational hazard during the 1990s, and it has hindered many workers since.
The Chicago workers compensation attorneys at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC can assist you in filing your claim if you have or currently suffer from a repetitive stress injury. Many workers are not aware of their rights or intimidated by the threat of repercussions if they file a worker's compensation claim.
Our legal team provides every potential client with a free initial consultation to discuss repetitive trauma injuries and pre-existing conditions. Our Chicago carpal tunnel attorneys currently represent clients throughout Illinois in workers compensation cases in areas including: Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County, Lake County, Will County, Aurora, Chicago, Elgin, Naperville, and Schaumburg.
Carpal Tunnel Injury FAQs
What is Carpal Tunnel?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is classified as a repetitive stress injury because it results from constant and repeated motions. It is a common injury to those who work in occupations that require typing, assembly, or maintenance. After constant and repeated use, the tissues surrounding the primary muscles in the wrist swell until they pinch the median nerve.
This condition could result in severe pain and the inability to move the wrist or fingers. Other symptoms include numbness, tingling, weakened grip strength, or the inability to perform fine motor functions such as buttoning a shirt or using a pen or pencil.
Misconceptions Deter Workers From Filing Claims Related to Carpal Tunnel
Some workers never seek to obtain the compensation they deserve for their injuries because they are misinformed or unaware of their rights. Some sufferers might even believe that retaining an attorney automatically necessitates filing a lawsuit against their employers. It does not.
Our Chicago workers' compensation lawyers can clear up any misunderstandings you have and help you file your claim confidently. Here are your guaranteed rights in the State of Illinois.
- You have the right to file a worker's compensation claim for any injury that has occurred at the workplace, regardless of whether you are at fault for the injury. A repetitive stress condition is an injury that results from performing a duty over a long period that causes harm to an area of the body.
If you've developed carpal tunnel syndrome after years of working, you are entitled to benefits.
- Your employer cannot punish you or treat you differently following a worker's compensation claim. It is illegal for your employer to fire you, harass you, or punish you for demanding the benefits you are guaranteed by law.
If your employer violates this law, you might receive additional compensation as a punitive measure.
- You are allowed to seek medical care from any specialist that you choose. Your employer is required to provide compensation for the full cost of corrective procedures and therapy so that you can return to work as quickly as possible.
- You are entitled to receive two-thirds of your regular salary during your recovery if you cannot perform your duties. This guaranteed benefit is meant to assist injured workers in providing for themselves when they have no income due to their injuries.
- Obtaining legal representation gives you a considerable advantage when filing a worker's compensation claim. Approximately 85% of those who file claims do so with legal counsel because insurance companies backing employers have earned negative reputations in the past attempts to deprive workers of their rights.
- Under the Illinois workers' compensation program, every office worker, assembly-line employee, and construction worker with a job injury has a right to seek compensation benefits. These benefits can pay for medical bills, hospitalization costs, time away from work, pain, and suffering.
Workers' comp is also available for workers with repetitive motion injuries that led to a total disability. The benefits are provided through workers' compensation insurance coverage.
Benefits Available For Carpal Tunnel Injures Via Illinois Workers' Compensation
The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission recognized carpal tunnel injuries as fully compensable under Illinois law. As a worker with a carpal tunnel injury you have three main benefits:
1) Temporary Total Disability: If your injuries prevent you from working, you are entitled to 2/3 (66.6%) of your average weekly wage as long as your condition lasts.
2) Medical Benefits: You are entitled to get medical care (physical therapy, braces, injections and surgery if needed) from the doctor of your choosing. Your employer's insurance company is responsible for paying these costs.
3) Permanency Benefits: You are entitled to permanency benefits in the form of a lump sum payment. Illinois uses a schedule for permanent partial disability (PPD) awards that are due to a worker when they have reached maximum medical improvement. Currently the awards for carpal tunnel injuries are 28.5 to 57 weeks (December, 2020).
The the PPD award is based on your average weekly wage (AWW) and the extent of your disability as suggested by your doctor. Illinois uses a PPD rate of 60% of your average weekly wage.
As an example of the above, a worker making $50,000 per year would have a PPD rate of $ $577 [$50,000/52 weeks = $961.54 x .60 = $577]. Consequently, this person would be entitled to a PPD award of $16,444.50 to $32,889. There are other factors that influence the value of these cases, so it best to discuss your situation with an Illinois workers' compensation lawyer to see what your case may be worth.
Let Chicago Carpal Tunnel Injury Lawyers Help You File an Illinois Workers' Compensation Claim
Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC is an award-winning personal injury law firm with a long track record of success in workers' compensation cases. We assist our clients in receiving the medical care that they need and recovering the compensation needed to cover the costs when they have been injured on the job.
Our Chicago workplace injury attorneys have many years of specialized experience in cases similar to your own, and we have access to a vast network of professionals in medicine, economics, and other critical areas of specialty that can provide the resources needed to increase your chances of success.
Contact our law firm today at (888) 424-5757 (toll-free phone call) or through the contact form to schedule a free consultation. All discussions with our law firm remain confidential through an attorney-client relationship.
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