Often, in the midst of strenuous activity, you may not realize just how hard you are working. Unfortunately, that does not mean that your body will not show the strain. Overexertion injuries can cause immense complications that not only cause significant pain, they can prevent you from returning to work for some time after their symptoms start to show. When someone else’s negligence caused you to suffer those injuries, or you suffered injuries at work, a Waukegan overexertion injury lawyer can help you file a claim.
Often, overexertion injuries occur at work. Following those injuries, the worker has the right to file a workers’ compensation claim that will cover the cost of medical treatment for their overexertion injuries as well as a percentage of their wages while they recover from the injury. A workers’ comp claim does not include compensation for pain and suffering.
On the other hand, sometimes, an overexertion injury will occur as a result of negligence. When another party engages in negligent behavior that results in an overexertion injury, the injured person may have the right to file a personal injury claim. Injury claims include compensation for:
While workers’ comp will cover the cost of medical treatment directly and pay out wages as they are accrued, injury claims pay out as a lump sum payment once the claim is resolved. A Waukegan overexertion injury lawyer can help the injured person determine whether they need to file a workers’ comp claim, or an injury claim as well as what compensation they deserve.
Overexertion can cause a wide range of possible injuries. The severity of those injuries can depend on whether the overexertion is an acute event or a chronic problem, with some possible causes being:
Seeking medical treatment for overexertion injuries can help the injured individual establish the extent of their injuries and show the treatment they need.
Determining liability for repetitive stress injuries, as opposed to acute overexertion injuries, can prove difficult. When an injury occurs at work, a worker does not have to establish liability for the injury to file a workers’ comp claim. However, establishing negligence can help the worker pursue compensation through an injury claim. Negligent actions can include:
A Waukegan overexertion injury lawyer can help the injured person determine who bears liability for the incident, which can help them move forward with a claim. Some individuals may have the right to file both an injury claim and a workers’ compensation claim. Working with a lawyer can make it easier to establish the correct path forward for each individual’s needs.
Overexertion injuries can often lead to more complications than anticipated. If you suffered those injuries at work or because of the negligence of another party, a Waukegan overexertion injury lawyer can prove essential in protecting your right to compensation and pursing the coverage you deserve. Contact Schlack & Bassmaji to learn more about your right to file a claim and work with a bilingual team that can ensure you understand every step of the process.
