Hand and Wrist Injuries
Some of the most commonly reported workplace accidents involve injury to the hands and wrists. Workers often depend on the use of their hands to be able to perform the duties of their jobs and may not be able to work following a hand injury in the workplace.
Employees in any industry may suffer hand injuries and may be eligible for worker’s compensation benefits from their employer. If you or someone you know has suffered a hand or wrist injury in the workplace, contact an experienced Pennsylvania workers compensation lawyer of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 to schedule a free consultation.
Common Injuries
Commonly reported hand and wrist injuries include:
- Fractures to the digits on the hands
- Broken bones in the hand
- Wrist sprains or strains
- Broken bones in the wrist
- Strained muscles and tendons in the hands and wrists from repetitive motions
- Arthritis
- Tendonitis
Injuries to the hands and wrists may severely limit an individual’s ability to pick up objects, type, operate machinery, or use other items in the workplace. Individuals injured in workplace accidents may be eligible for worker’s compensation benefits while they recover and rehabilitate from injury.
Contact the Pennsylvania Worker’s Compensation Lawyers
If you or someone you know has suffered a hand or wrist injury in the workplace and has been wrongly denied worker’s compensation benefits, contact the experienced Pennsylvania worker’s compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 to learn more about your legal options.