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Why Carpel Tunnel Syndrome Warrants an Iowa Workers’ Compensation Claim

If you have suffered a work injury, such as carpel tunnel, you may be entitled to receive Iowa Workers' Compensation benefits. While the development of carpel tunnel may not be as dramatic as a fall or unexpected accident, its repercussions can be just as severe and may lead to incessant numbness and extreme discomfort in your palm, fingers and forearm.

When there is any question that your carpel tunnel is related to your occupation, a Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney can work with you to help prove your claim.

Carpel tunnel syndrome is caused by repetitive motion most often seen in manual labor, office work, construction, healthcare, mail service and assembly lines. 

Pressure that is put on the median nerve because of the limited range of movement in some tasks can cause pain, tingling, numbness and weakness. The symptoms start off affecting the palm and fingers but eventually move to the wrist and up the arm.

This is a progressive condition that if left untreated could lead to the deterioration of the muscles at the thumb's base. It can eventually become difficult to make a fist or grasp objects. The ability to tell the difference between hot and cold sensations can also become a problem. 

If you have suffered any type of work injury, like carpel tunnel, you may be entitled to receive Iowa Workers' Compensation benefits. A Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney can help you pursue compensation to account for your medical bills and recovery time. 

Contacting a Des Moines Workers' Compensation Attorney

The Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney team at Walker, Billingsley & Bair know the importance of protecting your work injury claim from the get-go. That's why we provide this FREE book; Iowa Workers' Compensation - An Insider's Guide to Work Injuries: 7 Deadly Mistakes To Avoid If You Are Hurt At Work. To learn more about what our legal team will do to help you protect your Iowa work injury claim, contact Walker, Billingsley & Bair to schedule a no-cost consultation - 1-888-792-3595.