You may not think too much about it, but a foot injury that you experience at your workplace may lead to a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim and require that you miss time from work. Often getting injured and what part of your body you’re injured on can be related directly to the type of work you do, but a foot injury can happen to anyone who is working in any profession.
Foot injuries, especially for people who require mobility when they work, can keep you out of your job for weeks if not months. If you are on your feet all day, a foot injury can be detrimental to your success on the job and may require that you take significant time off to allow your foot injury to heal.
Some foot injuries that occur at work can be treated by a medical professional who can get you back to work in short order, but others may require extensive physical therapy or surgery which could have a lasting impact on your ability to perform the duties of your job. Regardless of the severity of your foot injury, you may miss work due to the injury.
Some common foot injuries that occur in the workplace include the following;
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Achilles Tendinitis: This injury, which occurs in the tendons that stretch from your heel bone to the back of your calf can be extremely painful. The good news here is that often a course of stretching can relieve the pain and you may be able to bounce back to work in no time. However, a serious tendinitis can leave you in such severe pain that you may need to see a specialist who can work with you to resolve the pain, which may take longer.
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Ankle sprains: A very common injury that occurs in multiple settings is an ankle sprain. Usually a sprain, whether serious or mild, is an injury that occurs unexpectedly and without warning, but can have lasting implications for you in your job. If not treated, an ankle sprain can lead to more serious injuries that will leave you out of work for an extended period of time.
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Stress fractures: A step above an ankle sprain is a stress fracture that occurs when there is consistent pressure on a hard surface or sudden movements are made that are unexpected to the body. However they happen, they can be extremely painful and keep you out of work for weeks or months while this type of injury heals. If you begin to feel a sharp pain in your foot, you may need to seek medical attention to address the issue which may cause you to miss time at your workplace.
Whether you are experiencing a serious foot injury or a mild issue that is causing you limited pain you should make sure you are seen by a medical professional. If it rises to the level of an injury that would be covered by a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim you should immediately speak with your supervisor to ensure that she/he has the information needed to start paperwork on your claim.
Injuries can keep you out of work for long periods of time and you may need to seek the help of a board certified workers’ compensation attorney to help guide you through the process of being compensated while you’re out of work. Contact our office and one of our attorneys will review your situation and work with you to protect your long-term interests.
