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Finger Injuries In The Workplace

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Workplace injuries can vary widely in terms of type and severity in South Florida. While they may not be discussed often, finger injuries can be particularly debilitating for workers in particular types of professions. While finger injuries — and finger amputations or fractures in particular — can be extremely painful and life-altering regardless of a person’s specific work duties, workers in certain types of jobs may be unable to work due to a lack of finger usage or dexterity. Indeed, according to data from the Human Resources Research Organization, certain kinds of work require finger dexterity, and even a minor finger injury can limit a worker’s ability to do those jobs. Our workers’ compensation attorneys in Fort Lauderdale can provide you with more information about finger injuries and seeking workers’ compensation coverage.

Understanding Finger Injuries at Work 

There are many different types of finger injuries that can occur at work, from cuts while handling paperwork to traumatic amputations while working in a manufacturing role or doing construction. According to eMedicineHealth, “finger injuries range from minor cuts and scrapes to wounds with significant damage to bone, tendons, and ligaments.”

As eMedicineHealth clarifies, with many types of finger injuries, if they are not treated properly and quickly, they “can lead to permanent deformity and loss of function.” MedlinePlus identifies finger fractures, ruptured ligaments, finger dislocations, and traumatic finger amputations as the most serious types of finger injuries.

Types of Jobs Where Finger Injuries Can Be Especially Difficult 

To be clear, if you have suffered a finger injury at work that will require medical treatment and that may result in missed workdays, you could be eligible for workers’ compensation coverage. It does not matter if your job duties require finger dexterity or full use of all fingers in order to do your work after you recover. If a serious finger injury occurs on the job, workers’ compensation benefits may be able to pay for your medical care and lost wages, in addition to a certain amount of disability pay based on the type of finger injury and loss of use.

At the same time, you should also know that finger injuries may be more significant in the long run for workers in certain types of professions where finger dexterity is required to do the job. According to the Human Resources Research Organization, these are some types of jobs that require finger dexterity:

  • Musicians;
  • Word processors;
  • Processing clerks and other jobs that require typing;
  • Health care workers, especially surgeons;
  • Construction workers in certain roles;
  • Manufacturing and assembly-line workers; and
  • Drivers.

Contact a Fort Lauderdale Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

 While finger injuries might not seem serious to some people, finger injuries can be debilitating for many different types of jobs. For workers in certain professions, finger injuries can prevent them from doing the tasks required for their job, and permanent finger injuries may require those workers to move into a new field in order to be able to continue working. In addition, finger injuries can be extremely painful and debilitating outside the workplace. To learn more about obtaining workers’ compensation benefits following a finger injury at work, you should get in touch with one of the experienced Fort Lauderdale workers’ compensation lawyers at the Law Offices of David M. Benenfeld, P.A. today.

Sources:

emedicinehealth.com/finger_injuries/article_em.htm

medlineplus.gov/fingerinjuriesanddisorders.html

humrro.org/corpsite/

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