At Maison Law Accident & Injury Lawyers of Fremont, we provide strong representation for victims injured while at work. This can include employees who must miss work due to Carpal Tunnel injuries. We demand the maximum in recovery support for victims from Workers’ Compensation and make sure employers are held accountable. Contact a skilled personal injury lawyer and schedule a free consultation.
Do I Need a Lawyer for My Workers’ Compensation Claim?
You don’t have to have a lawyer to file a Workers’ Compensation claim. Over a relatively minor injury that only results in a few days missed at work and no long-term effects, you may earn fair treatment and fair compensation on your own.
However, injuries that develop over time like Carpal Tunnel can often result in long-term pain and major job restrictions.
When longer recoveries and higher medical and physical therapy costs are involved, turning your case over to a Fremont Workers’ Compensation Lawyer may earn you much more for your claim.
These are just a few of the potential advantages a skilled lawyer can give you:
- Earn More in Compensation: Your lawyer will have the experience needed to know what you should earn for your injury and how to force Workers’ Comp insurers to provide everything you’ll need to recover physically and financially.
- Investigate Your Accident and Your Employer: Your attorney gathers all evidence and builds a strong case to keep your employer from changing the facts.
- Strong Legal Defense: A Lawyer can also defend you when your employer and your employer’s Workers’ Comp insurance providers try to cast doubt on how you were injured and the severity of your injuries.
- Represent You Before Workers’ Comp Administrators: A lawyer makes sure a Workers’ Compensation Judge hears the full story of what you’ve endured and the challenges you face at work. Your lawyer argues to get the employer to accept 100% of the blame and liability.
- Protect You from Retaliation or Job Loss: Employers who threaten injured workers or fire them simply because they can’t work will face strong legal action. Our lawyers act as your shields against this type of unlawful conduct.
- Prepare You for a Lawsuit: In some cases, an employer’s negligence or lack of care for employees can make it necessary to take your employer to court. You could earn a judgment that would go beyond what Workers’ Comp may provide. A lawsuit could also ask for support for the pain you endure and the emotional trauma you experience after a painful injury changes your entire life at home and in the workplace.
The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) explains that you should speak to a lawyer if you believe your employer or the employer’s insurance provider is treating you unfairly. You should talk to a lawyer if your employer isn’t taking your injury seriously. Suffering a permanent disability due to repetitive motion at work is another reason to turn your case over to an attorney. Your attorney works to get you the support you need for as long as necessary.
Carpal Tunnel Dangers at Work
Almost any worker who uses their hands and wrists daily can get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). It often develops during repetitive motion on the job as the median nerve that provides sensory and motor function to parts of the hand. The nerve gets compressed and can cause a reduction of motion in the hands and fingers. Women in the workplace get CTS three times more often than men.
CTS can cause extreme pain, numbness and tingling in the palm, the fingers, and the wrist. Johns Hopkins Medicine notes that workers may increasingly have trouble grasping objects. These symptoms can all block the ability of employees to complete daily tasks involving hands and fingers, like typing.
But it’s not just office workers who get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This is a short list of different victims in different professions that might need Workers’ Compensation support for CTS:
- Office Workers
- Farm Workers
- Crop Pickers
- Packing Plant and Processing Plant Workers
- Factory Workers
- Assembly Line Workers
- Nurses
- Dentists and Dental Assistants
- Construction Workers
- Workers Who Use Vibrating Tools
- Musicians
- Truck Drivers
CTS patients may have to resort to wearing a splint while working. They may eventually have to get surgery, but not every patient recovers fully. Maison Law Accident & Injury Lawyers of Fremont work to make sure workers can take the time they need to heal without worry of losing their jobs or going bankrupt and losing everything. We also plan ahead if you may need medical care in the future. Those types of anticipated hardships should factor into Workers’ Compensation settlements.
Support for Injured Workers Experiencing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Your attorney builds a case that shows how you received your debilitating wrist injury while in service to your employer. Then a list of every hardship you have endured and will endure is created.
It should explain and document the damages that you expect assistance with.
This is a look at the support to secure through a Workers’ Compensation Claim:
- Reimbursement for all past medical care costs
- Reimbursement for the estimates on the care, medical equipment, and physical therapy you may need in the years ahead
- Lifelong support if you develop a permanent physical disability due to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Financial support to help you find a new profession if you can’t return to your previous job due to CTS restrictions
The DIR Injured Worker’s Handbook contains further information on the support victims can expect to receive through Workers’ Comp.
Frequently Asked Questions
What If I can’t afford a Worker’s Compensation Lawyer?
You don’t need to have any savings to afford powerful legal representation. If you need our help earning what’s fair, we don’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Then our pay comes out of the check Workers’ Comp must award you.
How much does a worker’s compensation lawyer get paid?
After winning your case, your lawyer receives a percentage of the check Workers’ Comp provides. The lawyer may receive anywhere from around 10% up to around 15% depending on the case. One factor determining what a lawyer will charge is how complex a Workers’ Compensation case is. Potential clients should always know what they’ll be paying for legal representation. If they don’t, they should ask. One duty of a Workers’ Compensation judge is to examine the fee the lawyer is charging to make sure it’s fair.
When should I tell my supervisor about my injury?
As soon as possible. Let your employer know the day you get injured. Waiting more than a month to alert your manager about your injury may cancel out your ability to seek Workers’ Compensation help.
How long do I have to file a California Workers’ Compensation injury claim?
Victims should alert their employers immediately after an injury is suffered. Then victims must work with their employers to file a Workers’ Comp claim within a year from the date of the injury. The one-year deadline might be assessed from the day the worker learns of an illness or injury.
Contact a Fremont Workers Compensation Carpal Tunnel Injury Attorney
Contact Maison Law Accident & Injury Lawyers of Fremont to schedule a free, confidential consultation with a real Fremont Workers’ Compensation Lawyer. We want to hear what happened to you and work on a plan to earn you the support you need.
We’re going to answer your questions and make sure you are prepped for the tactics you’ll face so you don’t forfeit valuable support. You’ll know what your CTS injury is worth before an insurance adjuster tries to convince you it’s worth nothing at all.