When considering what Connecticut workers’ compensation claims look like, we often turn our attention to big injuries that occur on construction sites or in medical settings, but that is not the only type of workplace where injuries can occur. In fact, office settings can be the site of serious and lasting injuries.
As its name suggests repetitive strain injury is often caused by overexertion of a particular part of the body. This can result from uninterrupted repetition of an activity or motion, moving in an unnatural way that causes strain, incorrect posture, or muscle fatigue. These types of issues can arise in a variety of settings but are very common in the workplace.
One of the most common types of office injuries is repetitive strain. When we hear about someone having a repetitive strain injury it is often carpal tunnel syndrome which results mainly from typing for a long time during the day. This is just one very small segment of the injuries that occur in this family of injuries. Other common repetitive strain injuries can affect the following places on your body:
- Hands
- Wrists
- Elbows
- Shoulders
- Back
- Neck
- Feet
- Hips
- Knees
- Ankles
Repetitive strain injuries may be considered a type of Connecticut workers’ compensation which could lead to time away from the office to recover from the strain on your joints and muscles.
If you believe you experienced a repetitive strain injury while at work, contact our office and a board certified attorney will review your situation.
