Symptoms of Repetitive Strain Injuries
“Repetitive strain injury” is a term used to describe a number of injuries involving the musculoskeletal and nervous systems that can be extremely painful and debilitating. Caused by repetitive tasks often performed in the workplace, repetitive strain injuries (or RSIs) are one of the most common injuries sustained by employees. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), RSIs are the most common workplace injury in the US.
If you or someone you love has suffered a workplace injury and is not receiving the workers’ compensation he or she deserves, the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., may be able to help. Please contact us today by calling 800-346-5529.
Knowing the Symptoms
There are a number of common symptoms associated with RSIs, and being familiar with them may help you get quick treatment and the workers’ compensation you deserve. Some of the most symptoms include:
- Pain spread across the backs and limbs, including the arms, wrists, shoulders, and hands
- While the pain is chronic, it is intensified through action. This may include writing, typing, operating equipment, and more.
- Lack of endurance and overall increase in fatigue
If you or someone you love has been injured as the result of his or her work, he or she may be entitled to workers’ compensation to pay for medical bills and other expenses.
Contact Us
The New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. are dedicated to helping workers injured in the line of work. To discuss your case with one of our dedicated attorneys, please contact us today by calling 800-346-5529.

