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Lombardi Law Firm | Steve Lombardi
Yes, carpal tunnel is a common cumulative injury in manufacturing. It also is common in pregnancy but resolves within several weeks. Ask the employer what doctor they want you to see, if they refuse see one, get an opinion that’s its work related and then file it with your employer.
Answer Applies to: Iowa
Replied: 10/24/2011
Touchstone Law Firm, LLC | Dmitry David Balannik
You may consider filing for Workers' comp.
Answer Applies to: District of Columbia
Replied: 10/20/2011
The Law Office of Harry E. Hudson, Jr. | Harry E. Hudson, Jr.
Your remedy is with worker's comp. File the claim and see a workers comp attorney.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/20/2011
Law Office of Neil M. Kerstein | Neil M. Kerstein
If your injury is job related, you may be eligible for Workers Compensation. I advise you to seek consultation with an attorney at your earliest convenience.
Answer Applies to: Massachusetts
Replied: 10/20/2011
Bernard Huff, Attorney/Mediator | Bernard Huff
You should file a worker's compensation claim. For legal assistance you may want to consult with a plaintiff's worker's compensation lawyer.
Answer Applies to: Indiana
Replied: 10/20/2011
Paul Whitfield and Associates P.A. | Paul L. Whitfield
If the carpal tunnel was caused by the job you ought to see the best worker compensation lawyer you can find. Local and state bars have lists.
Answer Applies to: North Carolina
Replied: 10/20/2011
Andrew T. Velonis, P.C. | Andrew Velonis
File a compensation claim. If they deny, appeal.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 10/20/2011
Dunnings Law Firm | Steven Dunnings
File for workers compensations claim.
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 10/20/2011
Law Office of Ronald Arthur Lowry | Ronald Arthur Lowry
This happens a lot.Someone develops a work related injury and the employer does not want to pay. This sounds like a workers compensation claim. Get a workers compensation lawyer Immediately.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 10/20/2011
The Carlile Law Firm, LLP | D. Scott Carlile
If your company has worker's compensation insurance then your only option is to file a worker's compensation claim. If the company does not have worker's compensation insurance then you may file a suit. To prevail in a suit, you would have to have a medical expert give the opinion that your condition was work related.
Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 10/20/2011
Law Office of Jared Altman | Jared Altman
You should hire a Workers Compensation attorney to help you out.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 10/20/2011
Bulman Law Associates PLLC Injury Law Firm | Thomas Bulman
You should file an Occupational Disease claim ASAP. Get a claim form from the Montana Job Service if the employer plays games and refuses to give you a form.
Answer Applies to: Montana
Replied: 10/20/2011
Law Offices of Steven A. Fink | Steven Alan Fink
If your doctor tells you the repetitive motion of your work caused the carpal tunnel you can file a workers compensation claim.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/19/2011
R. D. Kelly Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Robert Kelly
Workplace injuries are the responsibility of the Department of Labor and Industries.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 10/19/2011
Cody and Gonillo, LLP | Christine Gonilla
If this is work related then the company must pay; your doctor would have to render his medical opinion that the injury is work related.
Answer Applies to: Connecticut
Replied: 10/19/2011
Gary Moore, Attorney at Law | Gary Moore
You have a worker's compensation claim. Contact a worker's compensation attorney.
Answer Applies to: New Jersey
Replied: 10/19/2011
Lacy Fields, Attorney at Law, LLC | Lacy Fields
Yes, this is a worker's compensation case. You have a certain amount of time to file a claim, and the clock starts "running" from the time you discovery the carpal tunnel. However, carpal tunnel cases can be tricky if you have had more than one employer in the past few years. Nonetheless, the insurance company usually starts playing ball once you get an attorney.
Answer Applies to: Missouri
Replied: 10/19/2011
The Law Firm of Shawn M. Murray | Shawn M. Murray
Carpal tunnel is covered as a compensable injury under the Workers' Compensation statute. You should retain an attorney that focuses his or her practice on Workers' Compensation law to represent you.
Answer Applies to: Louisiana
Replied: 10/19/2011
Rothstein Law PLLC | Eric Rothstein
It should be a worker's compensation claim.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 10/19/2011
The Margolis Firm | Charles J. Candiano
You cannot sue your employer. You can and should file a claim for benefits under the Worker's Compensation Act. I strongly advise that you hire an attorney who is experienced in handling cases before the Illinois Worker's Compensation Commission.
Answer Applies to: Illinois
Replied: 10/19/2011
David F. Stoddard | David F. Stoddard
If the doctor says it is from work, then get an attorney and file for workers compensation claim.
Answer Applies to: South Carolina
Replied: 10/19/2011
Law Office of Russell D. Gray, PC | Russell D. Gray
You can't sue your company if it is a work-related injury, you'll have to go through workers compensation. Contact an attorney who specializes in this area; you'll need an attorney because the company has already denied your claim.
Answer Applies to: Utah
Replied: 10/19/2011
Magnuson Lowell P.S. | Richard S. Lowell
Carpal Tunnel is usually concerned a repetitive motion syndrome. If you use your hands in that manner at work, it might be work-related. Talk with you doctor and see if the doctor agrees that the carpal tunnel is work related. If it is - you probably can't sue your employer; but you CAN file a worker's compensation claim.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 10/19/2011
The S.E. Farris Law Firm | Spencer E. Farris
If your carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by work, you should absolutely hire an attorney. The company is required to pay medical, part of your wages while you are off work recovering, and a lump sum for disability. You aren't suing them, you are filing a workers' compensation claim.
Answer Applies to: Missouri
Replied: 10/19/2011
Craig Kelley & Faultless | David W. Craig
You should contact a Worker's Compensation lawyer. Not all attorneys handle these type of cases. Even an injury firm like mine does not handle work injuries. So you want to be specific and call someone who practices specifically in work injuries.
Answer Applies to: Indiana
Replied: 10/19/2011
