According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, more than 15 million people suffer from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) today. That is a huge number. The pain from this condition can be debilitating and can inhibit one’s ability to maintain a living or enjoy life as it may worsen considerably over time.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) describe CTS as occurring when carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which controls movement in the thumb and first three fingers and running from the forearm into the hand, is pressed or squeezed at the wrist. This pressure on the nerve tunnel reduces the canal’s size, this irritating the nerve.
While this condition can be precipitated by disease or pregnancy, repetitive motion of the hand or wrist is most often the cause.
For many jobs, repetitive motion is a common element of a worker’s duties. Some of the most common jobs that involve repetitive motion include:
- typing or data entry
- assembly line work
- playing musical instruments
- mechanic
- chashier
Other causes may include wrist trauma like what might be suffered in a car accident.
Symptoms of CTS may run anywhere from numbness or pain in the hand to loss of hand control to arm or shoulder pain.
Under certain circumstances, personal injury claims may be filed to compensate for damages suffered in accidents resulting in CTS. Workers may be able to file a workers compensation claim with their employer if the CTS is indeed work related. In both the case of personal injury claim and workers compensation, it is necessary for you (and or your physician) to prove the cause of your condition.
If you’re looking for an experienced Chicago personal injury lawyer to help navigate your personal injury claim, we will fight assiduously for your right to the compensation you deserve. Call Bizzieri Law Offices at 773.881.9000. The case evaluation is free, and we never charge a fee unless we recover damages for you.