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anyone ever filed a worker's comp case? - sm


Posted: Mar 23, 2010

Just curious to those who have been in this profession awhile and have become hurt as a result, have you filed and won or not won?  I have battled pain about eight years now and have hit a wall, can no longer work.  My hands and wrists swell up, I have twitches in all fingers, I drop things, cannot grip or open things, cannot write, wear splints, driving hurts.  Just wondering other's experience with this.  I have about 20 years until retirement so I need to keep working, just need to find a new profession. 

Mileage may vary - Misty MT

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It's become more difficult to file a claim for carpal tunnel syndrome, but it's still doable. Are you an employee? If so, you need to notify your employer that you are unable to work due to a work related injury.

yes - sm

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I have notified my employer many times over issues with my hands. It has been documented for the last five years. Will this help my claim?


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