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Stress Injury Lawyers
If years of repeated motions at work gave you carpal tunnel or another repetitive stress injury in Ohio, you may be owed Workers' Comp. We help you prove it.
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Are Repetitive Stress Injuries Covered
by Ohio Workers' Comp?
A repetitive stress injury like carpal tunnel is covered by Ohio Workers' Compensation when repeated job motions caused it, even though it built up over time with no single accident. The fight usually comes down to proving your work caused it.
You are still covered when
Repeated work motions caused it
A doctor ties it to your job duties
It developed on the job over time
Rare exceptions and harder cases
The insurer argues it is age-related or arthritis
It is blamed on a hobby
If you are worried the insurer will blame your age, we can look at your job history and tell you where you stand.
Common Repetitive Stress Injuries at Work
The most common workplace repetitive stress injuries are carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, cubital and tarsal tunnel syndrome, tennis and golfer's elbow, and trigger finger. Each comes from repeated motion on the job.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
The most common repetitive stress injury. Repeated wrist motions from typing, assembly work, or tools pinch a nerve, causing numbness, tingling, and night pain. Workers' Comp covers it, including bracing or surgery, when work caused it.
Tendonitis
Repeated motion inflames the tendons in your wrist, elbow, or shoulder. Tendonitis can be painful and slow to heal, and it often keeps workers off the job.
Trigger finger and De Quervain's
Repeated gripping can cause tendons in the fingers or thumb to catch, lock, or swell. These conditions make everyday tasks painful.
Cubital and tarsal
tunnel syndrome
Nerve compression at the elbow or ankle, often from repeated bending or pressure. Like carpal tunnel, it can cause numbness, tingling, and weakness that make work hard.
Tennis and golfer's elbow
Epicondylitis is inflammation on the inside or outside of the elbow from repeated gripping and twisting. It is common in trades, assembly, and any job with steady hand and arm work.
Vibration and shoulder overuse
Years of using vibrating power tools can cause hand-arm vibration syndrome, and repeated overhead work can wear out the rotator cuff in your shoulder.
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What Causes Repetitive Stress Injuries at Work
Repetitive stress injuries come from doing the same forceful or awkward motions over and over. Typing, assembly-line work, gripping tools, lifting, and using vibrating equipment can wear down your body over months or years.
Four things drive these injuries: repetition, force, awkward posture, and vibration. The more of them your job involves, the higher your risk. Ohio workers in assembly and manufacturing, warehouses, data entry, meatpacking, construction, the trades, and healthcare face these hazards every shift. The damage is not dramatic, which is exactly why it is easy for an insurer to blame something other than work.
What to Do If You Have a Repetitive Stress Injury in Ohio
Get a medical diagnosis that links your injury to your job, report it to your employer, and file a claim with the Ohio BWC. In Ohio you generally have one year from the date of injury to file, so talk to a lawyer as soon as you are diagnosed.
Get A
Diagnosis
See a doctor. Nerve testing can confirm carpal tunnel.
Report It To
Your Employer
Tell your employer and
get it in writing.
File Your
BWC Claim
We file your First Report of Injury (FROI).
Know Your
Deadline
One year from the date of injury in Ohio. Do not wait.
Prove It Came
From Work
We beat the age-or-hobby argument with proof.
Workers' Comp Benefits
You Can Recover
A repetitive stress injury claim can pay for your medical treatment and surgery, replace part of your lost wages, compensate you for lasting impairment, and help you get back to work.
Medical Treatment
Workers' Comp covers the care you need, including doctor visits, bracing, therapy, and carpal tunnel surgery. You
should not pay out of pocket for an allowed condition.
Lost Wages (TTD)
If your injury or surgery keeps you off work, temporary total disability benefits replace part of your lost wages while
you recover.
Permanent Partial Disability
If your injury leaves lasting damage to your hand, wrist, or arm, PPD benefits recognize that lasting effect.
Vocational Rehab
If you cannot return to the same job, vocational rehabilitation can help
you retrain and find work within
your restrictions.
What is your carpal tunnel or repetitive stress claim worth?
There is no set price. Value depends on how serious the injury is, whether you need surgery, how much work you miss, and any lasting impairment. We cannot promise a number, but we can explain how value is decided and fight for the full benefits you qualify for.
How Our Ohio Workers' Comp Attorneys Help
Our family handles every stage of a repetitive stress claim, from proving it came from work to fighting denials and negotiating settlements. You focus on healing, and we handle the fight.
Filing Your BWC Claim
We file your First Report of Injury (FROI) and build the job history and medical proof that ties your injury to repeated work motions.
Appealing Denied Claims
Repetitive stress claims are denied often, usually over cause. We fight it through every level, from DHO and SHO hearings to the Industrial Commission.
Pursuing TTD Benefits
Wage replacement while you cannot work, filed on the C-84. We make sure your wage rate is calculated correctly.
If an ergonomic or safety violation contributed to your injury, you may recover an extra 15% to 50% on top of your benefits. See how VSSR claims work →
Compensation for lasting impairment, filed on the C-92 and based on your impairment rating.
Settlements & Lump-Sum
When it makes sense, we negotiate a fair lump-sum settlement and walk you through the trade-offs.
New to the system? Read our guide on getting paid after a work injury.
Related Workplace Injuries We Handle
Knisley Law represents Ohio workers across every kind of workplace injury, anywhere a BWC claim is on the line.
Frequently Asked Questions About Repetitive Stress Injuries
