Legal Claims for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) affects between three- and six-percent of adults in the United States – about 15 million people – according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. CTS affects the median nerve, which controls movement in the thumb and first three fingers, and CTS is defined by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as “when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist.” This irritates the nerve by putting pressure on the nerve tunnel and making the canal smaller, which can be painful and worsen over time if not treated properly.

Symptoms of CTS may begin gradually and include itching, burning, or tingling in the palm and fingers, particularly the thumb, middle, and index fingers. These symptoms may first appear at night in one or both hands and progress to tingling and even decreased grip-strength during the day. Trauma and repetitive motion are the most common causes of CTS, and there are many work-related tasks in a range of industries which involve repetitive hand and wrist motions.

Such as:

– Data entry/typing
– Computer work
– Assembly line work
– Locksmith work
– Agricultural and mechanical work
– Jobs requiring repetitive use of vibrating power tools

CTS may also be caused by injury/trauma to the wrist, such as in an auto accident or work-related mishap resulting in fractured or broken bones.
If you’ve been diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, you may have a viable legal claim to be compensated for your injuries and losses provided that your injury was caused by the negligence of another person or entity.

Here are the two main ways in which a victim of CTS may be eligible for compensation:

– Workers’ compensation – An employee in an occupation which requires repetitive hand/wrist motions who develops CTS as a result may have a viable workers’ compensation claim depending on particular factors and if the claim can be filed within the state’s deadline. In Illinois, a workers’ compensation claim must be filed within three (3) years of the date of the accident.
– Personal injury – Victims of CTS caused by an auto accident, slip-and-fall, or other mishap due to another’s negligence may be eligible for compensation via a personal injury claim. In Illinois, these must be filed within two (2) years of the date of the accident.

If you or a loved one is suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome due to the negligence of a person or entity, contact 844 See Mike, LLC for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you.

Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.