Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on a nerve near where the wrist meets the hand, as the Mayo Clinic explains. It is an injury that could result from a slip and fall and may be an injury that you or a loved one are dealing with after falling. This sort of injury may prevent you from working and could cause you to suffer various losses. A lawyer may be able to help you recover compensation to cover your losses, as your injury may be the result of negligence by one or more parties.
You can hire a Punta Gorda slip and fall injury lawyer to seek compensation on your behalf. Call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today for a free consultation about your case.
How Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Affects Victims
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) explains the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, and you may be experiencing a number of problems because of these symptoms. Consider how the following symptoms may be currently affecting you (or your loved one), and how they may affect you in the future.
Frequent Numbness and Tingling in Your Fingers
Losing sensation in your fingers, or only feeling tingling, can cause discomfort. It may also interfere with your ability to work, especially if your job requires sensitivity in your fingers for tasks such as typing or writing. This could cause you to lose income and may be a problem that causes ongoing disruption with your professional life.
You may also experience problems in your personal life because of this symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Worsening Numbness When Using Your Hands
Per NINDS, those who have carpal tunnel syndrome may feel like their fingers are swollen, even if they do not look swollen. This may make it difficult to complete tasks that require your hands and fingers, and doing such tasks could make your symptoms worse.
Some of the activities that may become difficult because of carpal tunnel syndrome are:
- Holding a cellphone
- Typing or doing other activities that involve a computer
- Driving a vehicle
- Exercising in ways that involve your arms or hands
- Grasping or holding objects
Carpal tunnel syndrome can affect many different parts of your life. As a result of your syndrome, you may face several secondary problems that are considered losses from your slip and fall accident.
Secondary Problems Stemming from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Losing the normal use of your hands could cause great discomfort but may also create several secondary problems for you.
You may be saddled with financial costs because of your injury. You may not be able to meet your financial obligations if your injury prevents you from working. You may face additional financial obligations because of your injury as well, such as the cost of medical care.
Aside from the financial consequences of your carpal tunnel syndrome, you may experience mental health problems. Being in pain, being unable to work, and being unable to exercise or live your life as you normally do could cause:
- Depression
- Substance abuse
- Anxiety
- Other emotional or psychological problems
Your slip and fall accident, and the carpal tunnel syndrome that it caused, could be the result of a property owner’s negligence. A Punta Gorda carpal tunnel syndrome caused by slip and fall lawyer will work to identify any liable parties and seek compensation from them.
Call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today to find out how our team will go the extra mile as your legal representatives.
Property Owners Must Remove All Slipping Hazards
Slipping is a clear way for someone to be hurt—in fact, it is the way that you or your loved one developed carpal tunnel syndrome. Property owners should be aware of the danger caused by slipping and falling and must ensure that their property is free of all slipping hazards.
Some types of slipping hazards that may be present in a property in Punta Gorda are:
- Rain
- Leaking pipes or A/C units
- Spilled liquids
- Loose floor tiles
- Freshly washed tile or wood
A property owner must remove anything that could possibly cause a victim such as you or your loved one to slip or fall on their property. Their failure to do so could be the reason that you are suffering and may entitle you to compensation from the responsible party or parties.
Your Lawyer Will Make Your Case for Financial Justice
A lawyer can help you in several ways, with their goal being to secure compensation for your losses. They may take the following steps as they work to win your case.
Speaking with Witnesses
Witnesses could be helpful to your case if:
- They saw your accident
- They saw the conditions that caused you to slip
- They have seen a pattern of behavior by the defendant that is relevant to your case
- They are experts in fields relevant to your case
Interviewing witnesses and recording their accounts is one way that a lawyer can help you.
Evaluating Your Losses
You may be generally aware of your losses (medical bills and pain and suffering among them), but a lawyer will put a specific value on each of them. By doing this, they will be prepared to negotiate a settlement that may provide you the compensation you need to cover each of your losses.
Protecting Your Rights
Among other roles, a lawyer is your legal guardian. They will guard you against anyone who may try to violate your rights by having you admit fault for your accident or in other ways.
Call a Lawyer’s Team Today for a Free Consultation
A Punta Gorda carpal tunnel syndrome caused by slip and fall lawyer may be the ally that you are looking for in your time of need. Call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today to participate in your free consultation.
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