Chronic illness or pain is a condition that does not heal easily and normally lasts for years.
In some cases, this condition may persist for a lifetime. A large number of Americans suffer from chronic pain, which makes them eligible for workers’ compensation benefits.
Chronic Pain Caused by Work-Related Injuries
The word “injury” encompasses numerous things under the workers’ compensation system, including fractured bones and invisible injuries, such as:
- Damaged and pinched nerves.
- Stinging feeling along the hands, arms, feet, or legs.
- Occupational illnesses resulting from regular contact with toxic materials and chemicals while working. These illnesses include mesothelioma and asbestosis.
- Recurring stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
These injuries are considered to be chronic. The pain and uneasiness caused by these injuries or illnesses is long lasting. Workers’ compensation offers similar benefits for work-related chronic pain. However, it is essential for the chronic condition to be connected with the work of the employee. In order to receive workers’ compensation benefits due to arthritis, diabetes, lung cancer, and other chronic conditions, the employee should prove that it developed due to his or her work.
Steps To Take if You Suffer From Work-Related Chronic Pain
If you suspect that the chronic pain you are experiencing is a result of a workplace injury or illness, you should take the following steps to receive benefits under the workers’ compensation system.
- The first thing that one should do is to consult a medical professional.
- The employee should immediately inform the employer about the injury. They can inform the supervisor or the human resources division of the company.
- A workers’ compensation claim should be filed by the employee using the forms provided by the employer. Employees can consult an experienced St. Louis workers’ compensation lawyer if they have some questions about the form.
- The claim should be filed without any delay to make sure the benefits are released as soon as possible. The statute of limitations limits the period in which a claim can be filed. In Missouri, employees suffering from an occupational illness or workplace injury have two years after the date of injury or the date when illness was discovered to file a claim.
- It is advisable that the injured employee seeks help from a lawyer since there are chances that the insurance company may limit or deny compensation. It may be difficult to prove a work-related chronic illness. The process of filing the claim and acquiring the necessary benefits can be facilitated by a qualified lawyer.
Chronic pain or illness can have an adverse effect on the life of an employee. Employees should make the most out of the state workers’ compensation laws if they are experiencing work-related chronic pain. Contact The Law Office of James M. Hoffmann at (314) 361-4300 for legal guidance.
Work Related Injuries
Work Related ACL Injury
Leg Amputation
Finger Amputation
Ankle Injury
Ankle Replacement
Arthroscopic Surgery
Work Related Arthritis
Accidental Asphyxiation
Work Related Asthma
Avulsion Injury
Back Injury at Work
Back Pain from Work
Lower Back Pain at Work
Chronic Back Pain
Head Injury Internal Bleeding
Internal Bleeding after Injury
Blood Related Illness
Broken Bones
Brain Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injury
Bursitis Work Related
Burn Injury at Work
Electric Burn
Chemical Burn
Calcaneus Fracture
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Cardiovascular Disease
Carpal Tunnel Work Related
Cartilage Injury
Cervical Disc Replacement
Cervical Fusion
Chronic Illness
Work Related Chronic Pain
Work Related Concussion
Contagious Disease
Work Related COPD
Skin Corrosion
CRPS Disease
Crush Injuries
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Work Related Death
Degenerative Bone Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease Work Related
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Work Related Tennis Elbow
Elbow Injury
Epicondylitis at Work
Work Related Eye Injury
Fibromyalgia
Work Related Foot Injuries
Work Related Injuries to the Hand
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome
Work Related Head Injury
Closed Head Injury
Open Head Injury
Work Related Hearing Loss
Heart Attack Work Related
Stroke at Work
Heat Stroke at Work
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Hernia Work Related Injury
Work Related Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Replacement
Hip Injuries
Intracranial Injury
Broken Jaw
Work Related Knee Injuries
Knee Fracture
Laceration
LCL Injury
Legionnaires Disease
Ligament Tear
Limb Loss
Lumbar Disc Replacement
Lumbar Fusion
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
MCL Tear
MCL Injury
Meniscus Tear
Work Related Mental Illness
Mesothelioma from Work
Work Related Muscle Problems
Work Related Neck Pain
Work Related Neck Injury
Nerve Damage from Work Related Injury
Neurological Disorders
Occupational Disease
Organ Damage
Pain and Suffering from Work Related Injury
Paralysis
Patella Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fascitis
Pre Existing Work Related Injury
Work Related PTSD
Radiation Sickness
Repetitive Stress Injury
Rhabdomyolysis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Work Related Rotator Cuff Injury
Sciatica Work Related
Shift Work Disorder
Shoulder Fusion
Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder Injury
Work Related Shoulder Pain
Sick Building Syndrome
Skull Fracture
Spinal Cord Injury at Work
Spondylolysis
Sprain at Work
Work Related Repetitive Strain Injury
Work Related Stress
Stress Fracture
Subdural Hematoma
Work Related Tendonitis
Lost Tooth at Work
Trigger Finger Work Related
Vertebroplasty
Vision Impairment
Lost Vision at Work
Work Related Wrist Injuries
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