Vermont Neck Injuries Could Be Caused by Repetitive Stress Injuries

Many people assume that any injury sustained while on the job would occur from a specific Vermont work accident. However, many workplace injuries develop over time. Occupational injuries can be caused by any work-related activity that gets performed frequently, such as:

  • Repeated heavy lifting;

  • Typing and other normal work duties;

  • Holding a handheld phone for a long period of time;

  • Other repetitive stress motions.

Any of these work-related activities can cause a neck injury to occur over time. For example, if you perform data entry and clerical work, you may be at risk for repetitive stress injuries if your desk and computer are not set up ergonomically. If you are expected to be at your computer all day and the proper adjustments have not been made to your work station, then over time you may develop neck injuries or other injuries, such as carpal tunnel.

Also, if you have a job that requires you to be on the telephone for the majority of the day, a repetitive stress injury in Vermont can occur from this activity. If your employer does not provide you with a hands-free device, your muscles or the ligaments in your neck may be strained or start aching from constantly holding the phone with your hand and cradling it between your head and shoulder.

Once neck injuries start developing, it is wise to seek medical attention immediately so that no permanent damage is done.

When the human body repeatedly types, enters data through a keyboard, lifts heavy items, pushes or pulls objects, and even loads or unloads cargo trucks, serious injuries can eventually surface. When the same tasks are performed in the same motion or position every day, a Vermont work accident can occur from repetitive stress injuries.

Sometimes, neck injuries and other injuries can sneak up on workers. Even though it may take years to develop, a repetitive stress injury can still cause an injured worker enough pain that the individual could no longer work. The effects of a repetitive stress injury can cause recurring pain in the neck, back, or shoulders. It also can lead to chronic pain and even numbness.

When a neck injury in Vermont occurs from a work accident or a repetitive stress injury, you need to file a repetitive stress injury claim and seek legal advice from a Vermont workers' compensation lawyer. An experienced attorney will explain your rights and help you understand the system, as it can be a complicated process.

Call the Law Office of Charles Powell at 877-295-7773 today to speak with a skilled Vermont work accident attorney in a free, no-obligation consultation.




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