Every employer has a legal duty to provide safe working conditions for their employees. Employees are often not aware of the possible dangers in their work environment until it is too late. Cumulative trauma or repetitive stress injuries happen in all types of work places, from construction sites to warehouses, factories and office environments.
What Should I Do If I Have Suffered a Cumulative Trauma or Repetitive Injury?
If you have been injured due to cumulative trauma, the attorneys at the Law Offices of David E. Gentry are ready to help you. We recommend you take the following steps:- REPORT YOUR INJURY. Often employees wait to report any incident because they assume they will recover quickly. As soon as you start feeling pain from your cumulative trauma, let your employer know.
- SEE YOUR DOCTOR. Your employer should give you a referral to a medical clinic. It is very important that you take stock of every single thing that is wrong. These reports are imperative in getting you the medical care you need.
- CALL AN ATTORNEY. Once you have seen the doctor, you should seek out an experienced cumulative trauma attorney. From there, we can help you determine what your next steps should be.