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there any other things I should know about Workers' Compensation?
Normally, workers should be aware that even if they have a pre-existing or prior injury, work-related or not, any work-related re-injury is compensable. Even if you have already received workers' compensation benefits for that same part of your body, aggravation or re-injury will be compensable.
Some injuries are often not immediately linked to work. For example, repetitive motions may lead to injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome or traumatic arthritis. Your workers' compensation attorney should be able to identify preliminarily if one of the activities at your work place is causing your injury. Moreover, heart attacks and strokes due to work stress, physical or mental, whether they occur on the job or elsewhere, are often considered work-related. Dermatitis or skin irritation conditions, heat stroke, assault injuries connected with your employment, injuries in the company parking lot, even if they occur before or after an employee has "punched in" can be recoverable. Silicosis, asbestosis, and other lung diseases are often due to work conditions. Finally, injuries occurring at company-sponsored athletic programs or outings with required attendance can be compensable.
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