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What Forces Are Preventing Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome Victims
From Exercising Their Right To Receive Workers' Compensation
Benefits?
Any worker who
develops Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or other repetitive stress injuries as a
result of performing the requirements of their job, are legally entitled
to receive the comprehensive medical and cash benefits provided by the
Illinois Workers' Compensation Act.
However, due
to many "forces," Carpal Tunnel Syndrome sufferers are being prevented
from exercising their legal right to receive Workers' Compensation
benefits and as a result, are enduring devastating physical and
financial hardships. These forces include:
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Because the
early symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs at night, many
sufferers are not aware that their condition is related to their
employment.
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Employers
and their Workers' Compensation insurance companies have no legal
obligation to inform Carpal Tunnel Syndrome sufferers of their right
to receive Workers' Compensation benefits. They can and frequently do
make knowingly false statements to the workers regarding their rights
and benefits without incurring monetary sanction.
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Workers'
Compensation insurance adjustors take advantage of the fact that the
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome claimant has little or no practical experience
with the Workers' Compensation system.
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Adjustors
know that upon denial of their claim, most Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
victims will simply "walk-away" thinking there is no way they can
fight the insurance company.
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Every
Workers' Compensation insurance company has on staff or employs
numerous experienced Workers' Compensation attorneys whose sole
responsibility is to protect the financial interests of the insurance
company.
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
What are other types of Repetitive Stress Injury?
How serious is the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
problem?
Are Working Women more at risk for developing CTS
than Male Workers?
Basic 4 Step Procedure for diagnosing CTS and
other RSI
What alternative methods are available to
treat CTS and other RSI?
Can employers prevent their employees from
developing CTS and other RSI?
What are the "dangers" of processing Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome related medical bills through group health insurance?
Frequently Asked Questions about Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome
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