Fibromyalgia and Workers’ Compensation Claims

November 14, 2011 – Lyle B. Masnikoff

Stress can add up to more than just a series of rough days at work, and while you might not think this qualifies you for workers’ compensation, you may want to look into what the law says. At the law firm of Lyle B. Masnikoff & Associates, P.A., you can find out more about how stress might lead to job-related conditions like fibromyalgia, causing you to have long-term medical troubles. But when work is the cause, you may be able to get compensation for related treatments.

What Fibromyalgia Is

What you might not know is that fibromyalgia can be caused by severe stress or by trauma. And in some cases, the cause may not be clear. The symptoms include:

  • Pain and tender areas on the body
  • Fatigue
  • Restless leg syndrome
  • Sleep apnea

And even though some may not think these symptoms are challenging for some, what’s even more disturbing for sufferers of fibromyalgia is the depression and the anxiety that comes with the condition. You can miss time at work, have troubles keeping up with your work load, and see problems in your family life.

Contact the law firm of Lyle B. Masnikoff & Associations, P.A. if you feel your fibromyalgia diagnosis has been caused by your working conditions in Fort Lauderdale. If your body has been harmed by work, then it’s time to see how you can get legal help when the costs of care add to your stress levels. Si su cuerpo ha sido dañado por trabajo, entonces es tiempo de ver cómo usted puede obtener ayuda legal cuando los costos de cuidado añaden a sus niveles de estrés.

At the Law Firm of Lyle B. Masnikoff & Associates, P.A., you can speak with an attorney who provides legal services regarding workers’ compensation, social security disability, and personal injury matters to South Florida residents in areas including Palm Beach, Wellington, Boca Raton, Pompano Beach, Miami, Orlando, Kissimmee, Port Saint Lucie, Stuart, Fort Pierce and Ft. Lauderdale. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based upon advertisements.

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