Carpal Tunnel Workers Comp Settlement Amounts

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common repetitive stress injury that affects workers who perform repetitive hand and wrist motions. It occurs when the median nerve is compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist, causing pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand.

Average Settlement Amounts

Carpal tunnel without surgery settles for $15,000 to $40,000. Carpal tunnel with surgery on one hand settles for $30,000 to $75,000. Bilateral carpal tunnel with surgery on both hands settles for $50,000 to $125,000. Carpal tunnel with permanent limitations settles for $75,000 to $200,000 or more.

Occupations at Risk

Assembly line workers, office workers who type extensively, construction workers using vibrating tools, cashiers and retail workers, healthcare workers, and meat processing workers are all at elevated risk.

Proving Work-Relatedness

The insurance company may argue that carpal tunnel is not work-related. Documentation of your job duties and repetitive motions is essential. Medical evidence linking your condition to your work activities strengthens your claim.

Conclusion

Carpal tunnel workers comp settlements range from $15,000 to $200,000 depending on severity and whether surgery is required.

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