Repetitive Stress Injuries

Work Injury Lawyers in Fall River, Massachusetts

The term repetitive stress injury can be applied to a broad range of painful physical problems — from carpal tunnel syndrome to chronic back pain. Many people suffering from such injuries are unfamiliar with the term until they hear it used by a doctor, physical therapist, or someone involved in the processes for seeking workers’ compensation or disability benefits — but the pain is real, and it can be disabling.

People in many occupations are susceptible to repetitive stress (or strain) injury. Almost any body part can give in to the wear and tear of motions repeated for months and years. Depending on the nature and severity of your repetitive stress injury, you may be unable to keep working and need to contact a focused injury lawyer for help.

Decades of Experience in Workers’ Compensation and Disability Law

Our law practice, led by widely respected attorney Deborah G. Kohl, is entirely devoted to taking action for the injured and disabled. We have a strong record of favorably resolving disputed workers’ compensation claims and helping people with serious injuries and illnesses exercise their rights to social security disability benefits as well as those available through union and government employee pensions.

We represent people throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island — from factory, office and service workers suffering from carpal tunnel to tradespeople and others with debilitating back or knee problems. We know that whether heavy lifting, laying carpet, or daily computer use is the cause, your repetitive stress injury may legitimately keep you from working for a long period.

Personal Empathy for Your Struggle and Real Legal Action for Your Future

Workers’ compensation and disability claims based on various types of repetitive stress injury are frequently disputed and denied. We have experience proving claims to medical panels and boards despite an employer, insurer, or government agency’s tactic of:

• Minimizing the impact of your injury on your ability to work
• Denying that your repetitive stress injury is work-related — instead claiming it is a result of age or activities you engage in outside of work

Whether you are an engineer or a bricklayer, a cashier or machinist, our legal team will treat you with respect and assess your needs with care. You can turn to us for a free consultation and a comprehensive look into ways of getting financial compensation.