Should I open a workers comp claim with my old job or new job?
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Should I open a workers comp claim with my old job or new job?
About 6 years ago, I worked at a company building books of carpet samples. During that time I was diagnosed with carpal tunnel. My symptoms went away after leaving that job. However, now while working another job my symptoms have come back after. After having my second baby my carpal tunnel in my right hand is getting really bad where it is not allowing me to do things in my home because of the pain. I’d like to know if I should go for workers comp with them or my current job?
Asked on January 22, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, California
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Current job, because the symptoms have come back at the new job: that is, something about your work at the current job is triggering carpal tunnel syndrome. So 1) the new/current job is responsible for the current flare-up or problem, and 2) it will be procedurally much simply to do this with the current job than one from 6 years ago.
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