If you've been injured on the job, you have a right to pursue workers' compensation. The workers' comp and personal injury lawyers of Arndt Buswell & Thorn S.C. have been serving the Sparta, Wisconsin, area for more than 25 years. They want to help employees everywhere understand the types of injuries that potentially qualify them for workers’ compensation.

3 Common Injuries That Qualify for Workers' Comp

1. Repetitive Motion Injuries

It's a common misconception that workplace injuries must be major accidents or gruesome traumas to qualify for workers' compensation. In reality, many workers' comp claims are paid out to workers who have suffered repetitive motion injuries. Examples of repetitive motion injuries include carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis and tendonitis. These types of injuries typically progress over time before they become debilitating.

2. Overexertion Injuries

Overexertion injuries are another frequent source of workers' comp claims. These injuries often result from heavy lifting, when one overexerts oneself and ends up sustaining a back, spine or leg issue. Even standing or sitting for a long period of time or gently bending over can lead to injury.

3. Slips & Falls

A slip and fall can happen at any time, in any work setting. What makes a slip and fall so common is that you don’t have to fall from a great height to sustain a crippling injury. If you've experienced a slip and fall in your place of employment, a workers' comp and personal injury lawyer can help you better understand the steps to getting the compensation you need.

Contact Arndt Buswell & Thorn S.C. today to schedule a consultation with a personal injury lawyer. They also offer representation for business law, estate planning and family law matters. Call (608) 269-1200 for their Sparta location or (608) 486-2324 for their Bangor, WI, office. Visit them online or connect with them on Twitter to start discussing your work injury today.