Am I Entitled To Workers’ Compensation for Gradual Onset Injuries

Video Transcript

Yes, you can have an injury that develops over time. The easiest example of that is most people may be familiar with carpal tunnel. This condition develops over time and typically does not develop from a very acute specific event, although it can in certain circumstances. The law has different requirements for reporting these types of injuries, and it’s important that you secure the proper medical evidence and reports that also support the slow onset or development of this condition to make sure that your claim is both timely and properly filed.