At Bonifield & Rosenstengel in Belleville, Illinois, we have been protecting the rights and interests of people in Illinois and Missouri for more than 35 years. If you have suffered a hand, wrist or arm injury while on the job, come to our offices today. We understand the serious effects of carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist and elbow tendinitis, ulnar nerve entrapment and other injuries to the hand, elbow, wrist or arm.
Hand and wrist injuries often arise as the result of repeated motion over time. Repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) are often caused by repetitive work common in:
Repetitive stress injuries can result in ongoing pain, numbness, limited mobility or loss of strength. Some injuries to your wrist or elbow can result in nerve entrapment. In addition to limiting your ability to work, this may limit your ability to perform once-routine daily activities.
Because many of these injuries are the result of cumulative strain and stress over time, the injuries are likely to become more severe as time passes. Don’t wait around, counting on the insurance companies to fairly compensate you for your injuries and take care of your treatment – come to our offices. We’ll work diligently to ensure that you get the compensation that you need and deserve.
If you have been injured while on the job and need to obtain treatment before resolving your workers’ compensation claim, we can file a petition for an emergency hearing with a judge. Even before your case is resolved, you may be entitled to see a specialist who can treat your injuries.