St. Paul Consequential Injuries Attorney

Injuries that cause one to use one extremity more than the other can result in a "consequential injury." It is common, unfortunately, for injured workers to neglect filing for benefits to cover the consequential injury. They are unaware that it is usually covered.

There are two types of consequential injury. The first is described above, where an injured person compensates, for example, for a shoulder injury by using the other arm more. Common injuries include:

• Knee injuries
• Ankle injuries
• Wrist injuries
• Leg injuries

The other type occurs when a person is going for treatment of the original injury, and some accident causes further injury, for example a car accident on the way to a chiropractic visit. A medical error may be considered a consequential injury and treatment may be covered. Even psychological problems like depression due to an original injury may qualify for coverage. But if the accident occurred while you were on a personal errand or detour for your own reasons, it is less likely to be considered an injury related to taking treatment.

Speak to a knowledgeable attorney at Nelson Law Office to learn about, and obtain, the benefits you need and deserve. Attorney Gregg Nelson has served clients across Minnesota since 1982 with workers' comp, personal injury, and Social Security disability and supplemental security income claims.

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If you have been injured on the job or at work in an accident, or you are disabled for any reason, call or send an e-mail to us for a free consultation and case evaluation. We're here to help you take the next steps in pursuing your case. Contact a White Bear Lake repetitive stress injuries lawyer.