St. Louis Workers Compensation for Tennis Elbow
By James Hoffmann
Feb. 8, 2016 8:15a
Repetitive stress injuries are a common occurrence among workers in the United States. While many people might not consider them too serious, the reality is that they can extremely painful and disabling. Among the most common types of repetitive stress injuries that a worker can suffer is the
tennis elbow.
What Is Tennis Elbow?
It is a condition in which the outer area of the elbow becomes sore, painful, and weak. The condition is non-inflammatory in nature, and in many cases is caused by the degeneration of tendons in the area, because of overuse. Tennis elbow is generally not caused by a single event, but is a result of
cumulative wear of tendons over a period of time.
Repetitive stress injuries are among the most commonly reported
work related injuries. Contrary to common belief, tennis elbow does not only effect those people who play tennis, it is known as tennis elbow because it is found more commonly among tennis players.
Common Incidents That Can Cause Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is a common repetitive stress injury and certain movements, when repeated on a daily basis for a prolonged time period can lead to this condition. Here are examples of such incidents:
- Circular motion of arm
- Curling motion of arm
- Moving or lifting objects repeatedly
- Moving arms from side to side such as when scanning codes using a scanner gun
The condition often worsens because of improper physical technique, negligence on the part of a work supervisor, and/or poor working conditions. These injuries typically take time to heal and require prolonged treatment.
Workers Compensation for Tennis Elbow Injuries
Workers who develop tennis elbow are entitled to workers compensation benefits. The worker can generally receive workers compensation benefits if:
- The condition was directly caused by the work
- The work that the worker doing was the type of work that is contained in the work description
- The worker was not negligent in conduct
The chances of recovery tend to increase if the worker is able to show that tennis elbow is often associated with his/her line of work. In case of a dispute, you may have to take further legal action.
Speak With a Workers Compensation Lawyer
Repetitive stress injuries such as tennis elbow can be painful and cause immense discomfort. They may affect the worker's ability to perform his duties. The worker is likely to suffer various losses as a result of the condition that he/she has acquired. If you are unsure about your rights, or the employer or insurance company is refusing to pay you the benefits you are entitled, speak with a St. Louis workers compensation lawyer.
The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann has over 20 years of experience and has recovered over $50 Millions on behalf of injury clients in Missouri. To schedule a free and private case evaluation, call (314) 361-4300.