Practice Areas Workers’ Compensation Common Work Injuries Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation for Wrist Injuries

Wrist injuries can make it difficult to lift, grip, type, carry objects, or perform repetitive job duties. From fractures and ligament damage to repetitive stress injuries and chronic nerve pain, a serious wrist injury can interfere with both work and everyday activities.

At Stern & Cohen, we help injured Pennsylvania workers pursue workers’ compensation benefits for wrist injuries caused by workplace accidents and repetitive job duties. If you are seeking workers’ comp benefits for a wrist injury in Pennsylvania, our attorneys are ready to help.

Common Causes of Work-Related Wrist Injuries

Wrist injuries can happen suddenly in a workplace accident or develop gradually over time from repetitive movement and overuse.

Common causes of workplace wrist injuries include:

Workers in warehousing, manufacturing, healthcare, construction, transportation, and office environments may face an increased risk of wrist injuries.

Types of Wrist Injuries We Commonly See

The wrist contains bones, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and nerves that can all be damaged in a workplace accident or repetitive stress injury.

Common work-related wrist injuries include:

  • Wrist fractures
  • Sprains and strains
  • Tendon injuries
  • Ligament tears
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Repetitive stress injuries
  • Nerve compression injuries
  • Tendonitis
  • Chronic wrist pain

Symptoms may include:

  • Wrist pain
  • Swelling or stiffness
  • Tingling or numbness
  • Weak grip strength
  • Difficulty lifting or carrying objects
  • Reduced range of motion
  • Burning or shooting nerve pain

These injuries can make repetitive work, lifting, typing, or operating equipment difficult or impossible.

Repetitive Stress and Carpal Tunnel Wrist Injuries

Many workplace wrist injuries develop gradually over time due to repetitive movement and overuse. Employees who repeatedly lift, type, scan packages, grip tools, or perform assembly-line work may develop chronic wrist pain and nerve conditions.

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when pressure on the median nerve causes numbness, tingling, weakness, and pain in the hand and wrist. Repetitive stress wrist injuries are especially common in warehouse, manufacturing, healthcare, and office jobs.

Diagnosis may involve imaging studies, nerve testing, or physical examinations to evaluate nerve damage and repetitive strain injuries.

Wrist Surgery and Workers’ Compensation

Some wrist injuries require surgery, especially in cases involving fractures, torn ligaments, severe nerve compression, or chronic instability. Recovery may involve extensive rehabilitation and time away from work.

Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits may cover:

  • Surgical treatment
  • Hospital bills
  • Physical therapy
  • Rehabilitation
  • Wage-loss benefits during recovery

Insurance companies sometimes dispute repetitive stress injuries or argue that wrist conditions developed outside of work. Our attorneys are experienced in handling contested workers’ compensation claims involving wrist injuries and repetitive trauma.

Light Duty Work After a Wrist Injury

After a wrist injury, some employees are released to return on light duty restrictions. These restrictions may limit lifting, gripping, repetitive hand movement, typing, or operating machinery.

Workers should never feel pressured to perform duties that worsen their condition or violate medical restrictions. If an employer cannot provide appropriate modified work, injured workers may still qualify for wage-loss benefits.

Workers’ Compensation Benefits and Settlements for Wrist Injuries

If you suffered a work-related wrist injury in Pennsylvania, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for medical treatment, surgery, rehabilitation, and lost wages during recovery.

Some wrist injury workers’ comp claims resolve through settlements based on factors such as the severity of the injury, ongoing medical treatment, permanent work restrictions, lost earning capacity, and long-term impairment. Workers’ compensation may apply whether the injury resulted from a sudden workplace accident or repetitive job duties.

Let Stern & Cohen Help With Your Wrist Injury Claim

At Stern & Cohen, we understand how painful and disruptive a serious wrist injury can be. Whether you suffered a fracture, repetitive stress injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, or another workplace wrist injury, our experienced Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys are ready to protect your rights and fight for the benefits you deserve.

If you suffered a wrist injury at work, contact Stern & Cohen today for a free consultation.

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