{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Think Your Hand Injury Isn\u2019t Serious? Watch This Before You Settle","description":" Episode #162: How much is a hand or wrist injury worth in California Workers\u2019 Comp?  If you\u2019re dealing with hand pain, numb fingers, carpal tunnel, loss of grip strength, a wrist injury, or a serious hand injury, you may be wondering what your case could actually be worth, and what mistakes could hurt your settlement.  In Part 4 of our \u201cInjury by Injury\u201d series, Carmen Ramirez sits down with Bilal Kassem, President of Pacific Workers and an experienced California Workers\u2019 Compensation attorney, to break down one of the most common, and potentially misunderstood, workplace injuries.  Bilal shares what he sees in real workers\u2019 comp cases and explains:  Why hand and wrist injuries can happen in almost any industry   The difference between a traumatic injury and an injury that develops over time   Symptoms you should NOT ignore, including numbness, tingling, weakness and loss of grip   Why you shouldn't try to diagnose your injury yourself   What treatment and diagnostic testing can look like   How a hand or wrist injury can affect your settlement   Why there is no one-size-fits-all dollar amount for a hand injury   How permanent disability and future medical care can impact case value   The words you use when describing your symptoms that could come back to hurt your case   Why missing appointments or ignoring symptoms can create problems   What happens if your workers\u2019 comp claim is denied   Why you have the right to make decisions about your medical treatment   And one of the biggest takeaways from Bilal:  Your settlement isn't based simply on the body part that was injured. It's about how that injury affects you.  Your hands are involved in almost everything you do, from working and lifting to opening a door, driving, using your phone, and taking care of your family.  So if you're dealing with a hand or wrist injury at work, don't ignore the symptoms and don't assume your injury isn't serious enough to matter.  \ud83d\udccc Need help understanding your California workers\u2019 comp case?  Schedule a FREE, confidential consultation with the Pacific Workers team using the link below.  \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/workcomptalk.net\/free-case-evaluation\/    This episode is part of our \u201cInjury by Injury\u201d series, where we break down specific workplace injuries and explain what injured workers need to know about treatment, benefits, mistakes, and settlement value.  \ud83c\udfa5 Previous episodes in the series:  Back Injury https:\/\/youtu.be\/CL4B7U6It3A \u2192 Shoulder Injury https:\/\/youtu.be\/3Vk6W80Q-tA  \u2192 Knee Injury \u2192 Hand & Wrist Injury  Next up: the FINAL chapter of the series, Cumulative Trauma Injuries.  Not every workplace injury happens in one dramatic accident. Some injuries develop slowly over months or years, and understanding how cumulative trauma claims work could completely change the way you look at your own symptoms.  Subscribe so you don't miss the final episode.    Chapters:   00:00 \u2013 Hand & Wrist Injuries: What You Need to Know  01:53 \u2013 Why Hand Injuries Happen in Almost Any Industry  06:40 \u2013 How to Report a Hand or Wrist Injury  09:35 \u2013 What Does Treatment Look Like?  11:11 \u2013 How Much Is a Hand & Wrist Injury Worth?  17:48 \u2013 Why Missing Doctor Appointments Can Hurt Your Case  20:09 \u2013 Your Injury May Be Small, But Its Impact Can Be Huge    LISTEN & WATCH  \ud83c\udfa7 Subscribe to WorkComp Talk for more conversations about California workers\u2019 compensation, workplace injuries, denied claims, medical treatment, settlements, and injured workers\u2019 rights.  \ud83d\udcfa Prefer Spanish? Check out our Spanish channel, Tu Lucha, where we explain California workers\u2019 compensation in Spanish for the Latino community.    MORE RESOURCES  \ud83d\udcda Pacific Workers Blog:  https:\/\/www.pacificworkers.com\/blog\/  \ud83c\udf10 WorkComp Talk:  www.workcomptalk.net  \u2696\ufe0f Pacific Workers:  www.pacificworkers.com    ","author_name":"Work Comp Talk Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/workcomptalk.net","html":"