Legal Help for Carpal Tunnel Sufferers in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia
If you have been experiencing sharp pains, tingling sensations and other serious symptoms affecting your hand, thumb and wrist areas, it could be very important that you see a doctor. These symptoms are sometimes due to carpal tunnel syndrome, which can cause permanent nerve damage if untreated. If you have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome and are unable to work, you may be able to recover medical expenses and lost wages through a workers' compensation claim.
An Attorney Focused on Workers' Compensation Claims and Appeals
What if you have filed a claim that has been denied? The Virginia Workers' Compensation Act is as strict and exacting as any such statute in the nation, making it essential for many people to get an attorney's help in successfully appealing their claims. Attorney A. Thomas Lane, Jr., focuses on helping people like you, as well as those stricken by other occupational diseases or hurt in workplace accidents.
Although debate and clinical studies concerning the causes of carpal tunnel syndrome are ongoing, it is generally acknowledged that this serious and painful condition is more prevalent among people who perform assembly or manufacturing work. Here in the Shenandoah Valley area, poultry processing plants are a prominent example of facilities where workers may be at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Hearing Loss — Sick Building Syndrome — Occupational Injury
Other work-related diseases and impairments that may enable you to collect workers' compensation benefits include:
- Hearing loss from a work-related cause, especially when it is clear that this impairment prevents you from safely or effectively performing your work
- Acute illness and severe symptoms resulting from sick building syndrome (SBS),a recognized problem often involving poor indoor air quality or the prolonged presence of contaminants in an indoor environment
Personal, Effective Service in the Shenandoah Valley
Harrisonburg, Virginia, lawyer Tom Lane is well versed in areas of the law pertaining to workplace injuries and occupational diseases. In a free initial consultation, he will evaluate your case and help you explore legal options for obtaining compensation.
Please contact our office if you believe you need legal representation because of carpal tunnel syndrome or another work-related injury or disease. Spanish interpreters available.
