Your fingers are among the most frequently used parts of your body, which makes them prone to injuries. If an accident at work causes injury to your fingers, you can ask for a finger injury workers' compensation claim. Finger injuries vary in their intensities, ranging from a minor cut or bruise to damaged bones, ligaments, or tendons, as well as dislocations. If finger injuries are not treated, they will get worse.
Workers' Compensation laws provide a schedule of benefits for injuries to extremities, like fingers. The value of injured extremities is different, and effects the amount you get paid and how many weeks of compensation you're entitled to.
Not all Workers' Comp cases require an accident at work to have an eligible claim. For example, a work-related Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, affecting your arms, hands and fingers, can also be eligible for Workers' Compensation - particularly when caused by repetitive motions necessary for your job. The Workers' Compensation benefits received for this type of finger injury are the same as injuries resulting from accidents at work. Additionally, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome caused as a result of your job duties may also qualify for Social Security Disability benefits.
Finger related work accidents in New York and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome due to work duties are common. If you have received finger injuries at work, you should file a Workers' Compensation claim with help from a Workers' Compensation lawyer. Employers are responsible for paying Workers' Compensation benefits to employees who are injured on the job. Contact us for assistance with your Workers' Compensation claim.
