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Elbow injuries are caused by repetitive motions and movements in a work environment that cause stress to your elbow joint. Often referred to as “tennis elbow,” these stresses can lead to serious ailments, which can inhibit your ability to perform your job properly, as well as cause tremendous physical pain for years to come. Work-related repetitive stress like this can affect those who work in the construction and railroad industries, as well as any other occupation that requires physical labor.
If you believe that you’ve suffered an elbow injury as a result of work-related stress and wish to see if you qualify for a personal injury lawsuit, Maurer Law Firm is here to help.
How Elbow Injuries Affect Long-Term Earning Potential
Chronic elbow injuries can have serious financial consequences beyond the initial pain. For many workers, these injuries severely limit their physical ability, forcing them to reduce their hours, change careers, or retire early. Long-term therapy, surgery, and follow-up care often mean recurring medical bills that insurance may not fully cover. Those in construction, manufacturing, and other physically demanding fields are especially vulnerable to losing future income.
A personal injury claim can help offset these losses by accounting for both current and future financial harm. At Maurer Law Firm, we fight to ensure our clients are compensated not just for immediate expenses, but for the lasting impact an elbow injury can have on their ability to earn a living.
What Causes Elbow Injuries?
The elbow is a complex joint that connects several bones, ligaments, and nerves. Injuries can range from mild to severe and often result in long-term complications if not treated properly. Common types of elbow injuries include:
- Fractures from falls or direct impact
- Dislocations from high-force trauma, such as car crashes
- Ligament or tendon tears due to sudden strain or repetitive motion
- Nerve damage from crushing injuries or swelling
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), which is a painful condition caused by overuse or repetitive stress, often made worse by certain job duties or unsafe work conditions
While some elbow injuries, like tennis elbow, develop over time, others are sudden and result from accidents. In both cases, if your injury is linked to someone else’s negligence or unsafe environment, you may be eligible for compensation.
What Is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a musculoskeletal injury caused by repetitive stress from the overuse of the elbow. When the tendons that join the forearm muscles to the outside of the elbow become inflamed from overuse, tiny tears form and put stress on the rest of your arm. This causes pain in your arm and can affect your daily life and work in negative ways, and if left untreated, can cause chronic pain.
Tennis elbow is a common injury that affects approximately three percent of the population, including individuals in various occupations. It generally affects those between the ages of 30 to 50, and only five percent of tennis elbow cases are linked to playing tennis.
The repetitive motions that often cause tennis elbow include:
- Flexing and/or extending the elbow
- Wrist extension
- Heavy lifting
- Pulling levers and/or gears
- Machine operation
- Excessive gripping
These motions can place stress on the tendons and muscles in your elbow. The resulting pain from this injury is generally focused on the outside of the arm in the area where the forearm meets the elbow, but can also affect your entire arm, as the forearm muscles extend to the wrist and fingers. Other symptoms may include numbness, limited range of motion, and tingling or burning sensations.
The Value of Legal Representation in Elbow Injury Cases
Elbow injuries can be deceptively complex. Even a seemingly minor condition like tennis elbow can require weeks of rest, medical intervention, and modified work duties. More severe injuries may need surgery, physical therapy, or long-term rehabilitation. During this time, bills can accumulate, and the insurance company may not offer a fair settlement.
That’s where we come in. At Maurer Law Firm PLLC, we work closely with our clients to build a strong personal injury claim backed by clear evidence and local experience. We investigate thoroughly, identify responsible parties, and pursue full compensation for medical treatment, lost income, pain and suffering, and other related losses.
What to Expect From the Legal Process
If you were injured in Fishkill or the surrounding areas, New York law allows you to file a personal injury claim against those responsible. The process may include:
- Reviewing medical records and injury documentation
- Investigating the scene of the accident or unsafe workplace
- Consulting with medical professionals and specialists
- Negotiating with insurance companies
- Filing a lawsuit if a fair settlement cannot be reached
It’s important to act quickly. In New York, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is three years from the date of the injury.
Why Choose Attorney Ira M. Maurer for Your Elbow Injury Representation?
Attorney Ira M. Maurer has spent more than 40 years representing victims of serious injuries, including those suffering from elbow trauma caused by workplace accidents, motor vehicle collisions, and repetitive stress. He has recovered over $100 million for clients and is nationally recognized for his courtroom results. Admitted to the New York bar in 1980, he has also argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court, and has helped establish law in several reported cases.
His extensive medical knowledge and technical expertise provide him with a unique advantage in cases involving orthopedic injuries, such as fractures, dislocations, and nerve damage. As a member of the American Association for Justice and a founding member of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys, Mr. Maurer is trusted by clients and peers alike for his experience and results.
Legal Support for Elbow Injury Victims in Fishkill, NY
At the Maurer Law Firm, we understand that being able to do your job successfully is important to you and your loved ones’ livelihoods. When you’re injured on the job, it can negatively affect your life beyond the pain it causes. With over 30 years of experience, highly-skilled lawyer Ira Maurer will help you understand how to win a repetitive stress/cumulative trauma injury case.
If you would like to learn more about pursuing a personal injury claim for your work-related trauma, contact us today at 845-253-1256 to schedule your complimentary consultation. We fight for those who live in the greater Fishkill area, including nearby areas in New York.
