Workers' Compensation Rights
Knee, Shoulder and Elbow Injuries at Work in Boston, Massachusetts
Injuries of the upper extremities are very common among workers in many different kinds of jobs. If you’ve had a knee, shoulder or elbow injury at work, you may want to learn more about knee, shoulder and elbow injuries at work in Massachusetts. Some of these injuries are acute, occurring after one incident, and others happen over time, from repetitive use of the extremity. When time off is needed to heal, a worker may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. The law firm of Kantrovitz & Associates, P.C. in Boston, Massachusetts has over 20 years of experience helping workers file these claims effectively.
Jobs That Cause Knee, Shoulder and Elbow Injuries
More than a fifth of on-the-job injuries involve upper extremities, like the shoulder and elbow, but many also involve the knee. If you’ve been hurt on the job, you should know about jobs that cause knee, shoulder and elbow injuries. Any worker who does repeated lifting like delivery truck drivers, warehouse workers, or baggage handlers is at risk for shoulder or elbow injuries. Rotator cuff tears of the shoulder are not uncommon, and they take time to heal while an employee is off work. If you’ve been injured at work, the law firm of Kantrovitz & Associates, P.C., in Boston, Massachusetts understands the workers’ compensation filing process and will help you with the complexities of a workers’ compensation claim.
Call to Schedule a Free Legal Consultation With a Knee, Shoulder and Elbow Injury Attorney in Massachusetts Today
If you’ve been hurt at work, call to schedule a free legal consultation with a knee, shoulder and elbow injury attorney in Massachusetts today. The law firm of Kantrovitz & Associates, P.C. is based in Boston, but we also serve Suffolk County including Boston, Jamaica Plain, and Revere; Middlesex County including Cambridge, Framingham, Lowell, Malden, Newton, Somerville, and Waltham; Norfolk County including Brookline; Essex County including Haverhill, Lawrence, and Salem; Worcester County including Fitchburg, Leominster, and Worcester as well as Plymouth County including Brockton and Plymouth. Call us at 800-367-0871 and let us represent you.