Illinois Carpal Tunnel Workers Compensation Claim


Many Illinois workers have jobs that require constant repetitive activities such as twisting, turning, or typing resulting in numbness or tingling in their hands and fingers, or muscle weakness. Sometime they ignore the pain, numbness and tingling just to keep working. This may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition where the nerves running to your hand and fingers become compressed. A diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can lead to a variety of different treatment methods:

  • Medication - Anti-inflammatory medications are often prescribed in an effort to reduce swelling and alleviate pressure on the nerves.

  • Injections - Localized injections may also be used to ease the pressure on the nerves and, if successful, minimize or eliminate the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

  • Surgery - If the symptoms of your CTS are constant and not intermittent, it may be necessary to have Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery.

Although carpal tunnel syndrome develops gradually in the employees and not as the result of a sudden mishap, they can be compensated from the onset of carpal tunnel syndrome under the Illinois Workers Compensation Act. You are entitled to receive 100% of all medical expenses that are necessary to treat your disease. Theses include medical bills, emergency room services, doctor’s visits, inpatient and outpatient hospital care, etc.

If you have been diagnosed with CTS and your physicians believe that your CTS was caused by the work you performed, then you can file a workers' compensation claim for you injury. An experienced workers compensation attorney can fight on your behalf to help you get maximum recovery for you carpal tunnel syndrome.

At The Law Offices of Dworkin & Maciariello, our Illinois workers compensation attorneys are highly experienced and have the right resources to fight for a successful claim. They have handled several cases regarding carpal tunnel syndrome workers compensation. Our staff will evaluate your case and will take it to trial to get the workers compensation benefits that you need and deserve.

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