Construction workers are often required to repeat the same physical actions – such as lifting, digging, hammering, etc. – many times in order to carry out their work duties. Even the simplest repetitive motions, such as swinging one’s arms, can cause significant pain and injury when performed over a significant period. When muscles are overtaxed or damaged by physical activity, they will require a period of rest in order to rebuild and heal. Construction work often does not allow an adequate amount of time for rest after taxing physical activity, and the result is stress on tendons, tears in muscle tissue, and pressure on nerves.

If you have developed a repetitive motion injury in the course of your employment as a construction worker, you may be entitled to pursue workers’ compensation benefits. The Kansas City personal injury lawyers of The Pottenger Law Firm LLC, are prepared to ensure that your claim is filed correctly and advocated vigorously. Contact our offices by calling 816-531-6006 to schedule a consultation today.

Types of Repetitive Motion Injuries

Repetitive motion injuries develop slowly through continued exposure to small, yet cumulative, stress on specific parts of the body. Often, when a repetitive motion injury is finally identified, it can be too late to successfully manage the injury oneself without costly medical expenses and time off of work. Examples of repetitive motions injuries frequently sustained on construction sites include:

Workers’ compensation laws exist to protect individuals injured while at their places of employment, and if your employer carries workers’ compensation insurance and you can demonstrate that your injury is attributable to your employment, your claim should be honored.