New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyer for Wrist Injury

Seasoned Injury Lawyers Help Clients Get Fair Workers’ Compensation Benefits for On-the-Job Wrist Injury in New Jersey

Your hands and wrists are comprised of tiny bones, cartilage and ligaments that work together as your primary tools for navigating day-to-day activities.  Damage to the wrists can prevent you from using one or both hands, making it virtually impossible to accomplish even the most basic task at work.  When you hurt your wrist on the job, New Jersey law gives you the right to Workers’ Compensation benefits.

At Team Law, our Workers’ Compensation lawyers have dedicated over 60 years to protecting the rights of workers injured on the job.  We know that one minor mistake in the Workers’ Compensation claiming process can put your entire claim on hold—while your bills continue to pile up.  We use all of our knowledge and resources to get you fair compensation as soon as possible.

While most wrist injuries are traumatic in nature, some are “occupational” injuries caused by repetitive motion over time.  Because of this, it can be more difficult to prove that the injury was work-related.  Your employer or the insurance company might say that your injury was caused by personal activities and try to deny your claim. 

Our lawyers are here to help even the playing field.  If you hurt your wrist in a work accident or have developed a repetitive stress injury to your wrist over time, don’t wait to get legal help.  Call our office today to schedule a free, no-risk consultation today.

Types of Work-Related Wrist Injuries

Wrist injuries most commonly arise under two basic sets of circumstances, as follows:

• Accidents.  In any type of accident, our instinct is to put our hands out to protect ourselves—whether in a slip and fall, car accident or even an accident involving heavy construction machinery or a fall from a ladder or roof.  This can cause a wide array of damage to the wrist, including crush injuries, fractures, sprains and strains.

• Repetitive stress.  Any type of repetitive motion of the hands can, over time, cause damage to the wrists.  Office workers who spend their days at the computer are highly susceptible to carpal tunnel syndrome.  However, construction workers, factory workers and machine workers who engage in routine activity with the hands—such as operating a piece of equipment day in and day out—are equally at risk.

Types of work-related wrist injuries that we commonly see include:

• Crush injuries to the hand at the wrist
• Loss of the hand
• Burn injuries to the wrist and hand
• Nerve damage
• Fractures to the hand or wrist
• Strains or sprains
• Repetitive stress injuries

Historically, workers in fields involving physical labor were more likely to sustain work-related wrist injuries.  If you work in construction or with machinery, the risk of getting your wrist crushed or caught in machinery or equipment is one you understand all too well.  Today, however, repetitive stress injuries to the wrists are also common—and often, just as debilitating.

Unfortunately, doctors approved by the Workers’ Compensation insurance company often tell injured workers that it’s time to go back to work before they have fully recovered.  If you have been advised to return to work but do not feel ready, call our office today.  We can handle your motion to request continued medical treatment and recovery so that you don’t have to worry about making your injury worse.

Work-Related Wrist Injuries Can Pose Unique Evidentiary Challenges

If you suffer a wrist injury, the first thing you should do is notify your employer or supervisor.  Ask to be referred to a Workers’ Compensation medical provider so that you can get your wrists examined by an approved doctor, although in an emergency, you have the right to see any doctor for emergency treatment.

Even if you notify your employer immediately, you may face challenges involving whether your wrist injury was really work-related.  At Team Law, our lawyers go to work immediately to counter these challenges.  We will work to:

• Investigate to gather evidence to support the work activities that caused and exacerbated your wrist injury
• Speak with medical experts to gain additional evidence that your injury was more likely than not caused by work activities
• Ensure that the strict procedural rules for Workers’ Compensation claims and appeals are satisfied
• Keep you informed every step of the way so that you can rest assured that your case is being handled diligently and with care.

Contact Our Skilled Workers’ Compensation Lawyers About Getting Fair Benefits for Your Work-Related Wrist Injury Today

Wrist injuries can impact every aspect of your life.  You might experience serious, ongoing pain and can even lose partial hand function.  At Team Law, we proudly work hard to protect your rights so that you can get the treatment and full recovery time you deserve.  Our experienced legal team is always available to help, so call or contact us today to schedule your free case evaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions About Workers’ Compensation in Wrist Injury Cases