Winning Workers Comp Case

Summary

To win a workers compensation case for cubital tunnel syndrome in Arkansas, gather substantial medical evidence, follow your doctors advice, and understand state laws. Representing yourself can be challenging, so prepare thoroughly. Highlight the physical demands of your job, such as heavy lifting and repetitive tasks, to establish a connection between your work and injury. Include witness testimonies, job descriptions, and photos or videos of your work environment.

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I have a court date for a worksman comp case about cubital tunnel syndrome in court
Hello ****, It's important to know your location for more accurate information. Could you please share that? Also, do you have any specific questions or concerns about your workers compensation case?
How to win my case
Hello ****, to increase your chances of winning a workers' compensation case, consider the following:
- Gather substantial medical evidence
- Follow your doctor's advice closely
- Hire a workers' comp attorney
Could you please share your location for more specific advice?
I dont have a lawyer and I will be representing myself
Hello ****, representing yourself in a workers' compensation case can be challenging. Here are some tips:
- Understand the workers' comp laws in your state.
- Prepare your evidence thoroughly.
- Practice your testimony.
- Be professional and respectful in court.
Could you please share your location for more specific advice?
Its in Arkansas and good advice
Hello ****, glad to know the advice was helpful. In Arkansas, workers' compensation law is covered under Arkansas Code Title *. Labor and Industrial Relations ยง *-*-*. Here are some specific points:
- Notify your employer within 30 days of the injury.
- File a claim with the Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission within two years.
I hope this helps!
I have my medical records and work hours and I do not have any pre existing injuries.
Hello ****, it's great you have your medical records and work hours. These will be critical in your case. Since Arkansas law follows "no-fault" system, your lack of pre-existing injuries strengthens your case. Be sure to present these records clearly and logically in court.
I drive a Concrete mixer truck and its a physical job. I do have to put * chutes on at times and each weighs over * lbs and do this also help my case
Hello ****, absolutely. Demonstrating the physical nature of your job will help establish the connection between your work and your injury. Remember, the key is to prove that your cubital tunnel syndrome is work-related. Your job's physical demands support your case.
Is driving a Concrete mixer truck a physical job
Hello ****, yes, driving a concrete mixer truck can be considered a physically demanding job. It involves heavy lifting, prolonged periods of sitting, and operating complex machinery. These factors can contribute to various physical ailments, including cubital tunnel syndrome.
What jobs are considered rapid and repetitive
Hello ****, jobs considered rapid and repetitive often involve assembly line work, data entry, meatpacking, sewing, and certain types of construction work. These jobs require consistent, repetitive motions which can lead to conditions like cubital tunnel syndrome. Your concrete mixer job may also fall into this category due to its physical demands.
Is heavy lifting chutes that weigh over * lbs that comes off a mixer truck to be rapid and repetitive
Hello ****, lifting * lb chutes off a mixer truck may not be classified as 'rapid and repetitive' in the same way as assembly line work. However, it's physically strenuous and can contribute to conditions like cubital tunnel syndrome. This still supports your workers' comp case.
Lifting chutes that weighs over * lbs monda through friday for over 8 years could cause you to have cubital tunnel syndrome
Hello ****, indeed, prolonged heavy lifting can contribute to conditions like cubital tunnel syndrome. If you've been doing this for 8 years, it's likely played a role in your condition. Be sure to include this detail when presenting your case in court.
Besides medical records and my hours of working what else can i bting to court to better my claim on cubital tunnel syndrome case
Hello ****, here are some additional documents that could support your case:
- Witness testimonies (colleagues who can confirm your work conditions and tasks)
- Job description (highlighting physical demands)
- Photos or videos of your work environment and tasks
- Medical literature linking your job activities to cubital tunnel syndrome.
What issues on truck can be my advantage for my case
In your case, ****, highlighting these truck-related factors can strengthen your claim:
- Physical exertion: Heavy lifting required to handle chutes.
- Repetitive strain: Frequent driving, operating controls and shifting gears.
- Prolonged duration: Years spent in this demanding job.
Remember, link these factors directly to your cubital tunnel syndrome.