Can New York workers comp cover repetitive movement injuries?

Yes. Cumulative trauma can be compensable when medical evidence ties the condition to repeated job duties.

Do I need one specific accident date?

Not always. Repetitive injuries can build over time; the key is proving work-related causation and impairment.

What is a Schedule Loss of Use (SLU)?

An SLU is compensation for permanent loss of function of a body part such as the arm, shoulder, wrist, or hand.

What if the insurer claims it is normal wear and tear?

A strong claim uses job-duty documentation and medical findings to show the condition was caused or worsened by work.

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A cumulative repetitive-movement injury from heavy cable work and pushing a lighting boom — closed on Schedule Loss of Use.

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Case Study: Louis R. — Cumulative Repetitive Movement (Heavy Cables / Lighting Boom / Safety Gate) Louis R. worked in a physically demanding role where repetitive lifting, pushing, and reaching was part of the job every day. Over time, three specific work actions became the breaking point: Lifting heavy cables and feeling sharp pain Pushing a lighting boom and feeling sharp pain Lifting a safety gate / reaching and pulling which triggered worsening symptoms Instead of a single “one-time” accident, Louis developed a cumulative repetitive movement injury — the kind insurers often try to minimize as “wear and tear.” We focused on proving the work-related pattern and medical impairment clearly. Result: The claim was closed on a Schedule Loss of Use (SLU) reflecting permanent loss of function.

Can New York workers comp cover repetitive movement injuries?
Yes. Cumulative trauma can be compensable when medical records tie the condition to repeated job duties.
Do I need one specific accident date?
Not always. Many repetitive injuries build over time; what matters is proving work-related causation and impairment.
What is a Schedule Loss of Use (SLU)?
An SLU is compensation for permanent loss of function of a body part (like an arm, shoulder, wrist, hand, etc.).
What should I do first after sharp pain at work?
Report it, get medical care, and make sure the provider documents the job duties that caused the injury.
What if the insurance company says it’s “wear and tear”?
We fight that by documenting the physical job tasks, frequency, and medical findings showing work-related injury.

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Work Task / Trigger	Typical Injury Pattern	Proof That Strengthens SLU	Why It Matters
Lifting heavy cables (repeated)	Shoulder/arm strain → reduced ROM, chronic pain	Ortho exams, ROM measurements, imaging when appropriate	Shows functional loss tied to job demands
Pushing a lighting boom	Acute flare + cumulative tendon irritation	Detailed mechanism notes: push force, repetition, pain onset	Counters “normal stress” arguments
Lifting safety gate / reaching & pulling	Rotator cuff/biceps/forearm strain pattern	Consistency across records + work-duty narrative	Builds causation for repetitive trauma
Cumulative repetitive movement	Gradual worsening over weeks/months	Timeline, job frequency, supervisor reports, treatment continuity	Turns “no accident” into a provable claim
SLU closing outcome	Permanent partial loss of use	Final ROM values + impairment rating documentation	Supports settlement/award accuracy

Work Task / Trigger	Typical Injury Pattern	Proof That Strengthens SLU	Why It Matters
Lifting heavy cables (repeated)	Shoulder/arm strain → reduced ROM, chronic pain	Ortho exams, ROM measurements, imaging when appropriate	Shows functional loss tied to job demands
Pushing a lighting boom	Acute flare + cumulative tendon irritation	Detailed mechanism notes: push force, repetition, pain onset	Counters “normal stress” arguments
Lifting safety gate / reaching & pulling	Rotator cuff/biceps/forearm strain pattern	Consistency across records + work-duty narrative	Builds causation for repetitive trauma
Cumulative repetitive movement	Gradual worsening over weeks/months	Timeline, job frequency, supervisor reports, treatment continuity	Turns “no accident” into a provable claim
SLU closing outcome	Permanent partial loss of use	Final ROM values + impairment rating documentation	Supports settlement/award accuracy

If you’re working in NYC and repetitive tasks like lifting heavy cables, pushing equipment, or reaching and pulling have caused sharp pain and lasting limitation, you may qualify for workers’ compensation — including an SLU award when there’s permanent impairment. Cass & Peters fights to document cumulative trauma correctly and push back when insurers try to downplay it. Call (844) 591-3400 for a free consultation.

Louis R. sufrió una lesión por movimiento repetitivo acumulativo debido a tareas laborales como levantar cables pesados, empujar un boom de iluminación y levantar una compuerta de seguridad con movimientos de alcance y jalón. Cass & Peters ayudó a documentar la lesión, demostrar su relación con el trabajo y lograr que el caso se cerrara con una Pérdida Programada de Uso (SLU). Llame al (844) 591-3400 para una consulta gratis.

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