If you need the help of a Midland repetitive motion injury lawyer, the compassionate work accident attorneys at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris LLP are here to help. We assist victims and their families through this challenging time by providing outstanding legal counsel, helping to collect evidence, communicating with insurers and employers, and more.
We have helped many victims collect the compensation they are owed for repetitive motion injuries sustained at work, and we look forward to helping you as well. You deserve to be made whole for medical bills, missed wages, extra costs associated with your injury, pain and suffering, and more.
About Repetitive Motion Injuries
Repetitive motion injuries, also called repetitive strains, repetitive strain injuries, or RSIs, usually afflict employees who repeat the same physical task continuously. Naturally, when a person performs the same motion, for 40 hours a week or more, for months and years, their body endures some damage.
RSIs can be excruciatingly painful and last a lifetime, even with treatment. They can physically limit a person in their daily life, lead to complete debilitation and disability, and affect one’s ability to care for themselves and their family.
Which Repetitive Motion Injuries are Most Common?
The list of common repetitive injuries includes:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome, often associated with typing and office work
- Tendonitis, a painful swelling and inflammation of tendons from overuse
- Rotator cuff injuries, which affect how a person’s shoulder works and their overall flexibility
- Tennis elbow, which is an inflammation of the tendons on the outside of one’s elbow
RSIs are often associated with a repeated physical action needed in the workplace. They can happen to construction workers using a hammer all day, roofers carrying heavy material up and down ladders, and even office staff who spend their days at the computer.
How Common are RSIs?
Statistics are difficult to pin down because some victims fail to report their injuries right away. Studies suggest that 33% of all workers’ compensation claims in the US stem from repetitive motion injuries. However, in Texas, employers do not all need to carry workers’ compensation insurance, which means many RSIs are handled through civil court cases.
What if an Employer Does Not Have Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
When an employer in Texas does not have workers’ comp insurance, and an employee suffering from an RSI can still sue for damages, including pain and suffering, these employers are called non-subscribers.
Third-party non-subscriber lawsuits exist as well. These occur when an employee sues someone other than their employer, like a property owner, home builder, or commercial building organization, for injuries they endure on the job site. Third-party non-subscriber lawsuits can be complicated. A skilled Midland repetitive motion injury lawyer can help these victims collect the funds they deserve, including funds for pain and suffering, loss of motion, and the overall loss of enjoyment of life, depending on the case’s specific circumstances.
Call a Midland Repetitive Motion Injury Lawyer Today for Help
If you sustained an RSI at work, contact the skilled personal injury attorneys at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris LLP today to schedule your free consultation. You will speak with an experienced Midland repetitive motion injury lawyer who can explain your options clearly and competently. We look forward to hearing your unique story and helping you collect the money you deserve for your workplace injury. Call now.
