Over $250 million in verdicts and settlements
the past 5 years alone.
Serving New Jersey families for 70 years.
$7 million verdict for a woman injured by an electrical shock.
"It's about winning. It's about helping those who can't go it alone."
— Attorney David Wheaton
$6,000,000 jury verdict involving a drunk driving accident
11 attorneys Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey
$7,000,000 jury verdict; man struck by loose tractor trailer wheel
7 offices throughout the state — we work where you live
$5,375,000 mid-trial settlement in automobile accident case
"It really does matter which attorney you choose."
$7,000,000 settlement for injuries related to a car accident
Privacy Policy
Home  >  Articles  >  Ergonomics and Repetitive Stress Injuries

Ergonomics and Repetitive Stress Injuries

Office workers face the risk of health problems due to the requirement that they hold their bodies in the same uncomfortable positions for long periods of time. As a result of the possible injuries that can occur due to these positions, many office managers have upgraded their office set-ups to be more ergonomic. Ergonomics concerns improving worker production and well-being through more comfortable workplace furniture and positioning.

Contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by calling 888-389-COMP for more information regarding your rights and options as an injured worker. Though perhaps less dramatic than other work-related injuries, repetitive stress injuries can require medical treatment and significant amounts of missed work time. Obtaining the benefits to which you are legally entitled can be a tremendous help.

Reducing the Likelihood of Office Injuries

A worker slowly develops repetitive strain injuries in the course of performing their daily work over time. Some of these repetitive stress injuries can make it practically impossible for an employee to work on a computer. The following injuries may be caused by a lack of an ergonomic workspace:

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Back muscle injuries
  • Eye strain
  • Elbow pain
  • Tendonitis

These injuries can require long healing and recovery periods depending on the type of injury. In extreme cases, an injured individual may require surgery to repair significantly damaged tissue. If surgery is required, a worker may be unable to attend work for several weeks while they heal.

Contact Us

If you have been injured while working at an office, workers’ compensation may be available. However, many compensation insurers may push to refuse these claims. To learn more about how we may be able to assist you file a strong compensation claim, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 888-389-COMP.