Do I have a case for repetitive motion injury?

From what you described it appears you may have a workers compensation claim against UPS. You generally have three years from the date of injury to bring a claim in Pennsylvania. There are also other notice requirements that you must comply with. Since you stopped working at UPS in 2009 you are likely unable to now bring a claim. In any event, you should sit down with a qualified workers? compensation attorney to discuss the details of your injury.

Thoracic outlet syndrome is not a rare condition. Hair dressers and those working in the cosmetology profession get it quite often. Over the past thirty years I've had no fewer than 15 clients who have been diagnosed with the condition. It's a thickening of the cartilage between two ribs where the nerves exit the spine at about C-5-8 and T1. As a result of the cartilage involvement pressure is put on the nerve causing the symptoms. I've been told by physicians it has to do with the way the worker holds and uses their elevated arms. Like a hair dresser and the way they hold their arms while cutting hair. You postal service job may or may not be related to the cause. I'd have to know more about your job, job description, your height, weight, actual job duties for you and how you did and over how many years you did this particular work. In Iowa all workers compensation benefits are driven by expert medical opinion. You and I can describe and debate it all day, but in the end it's meaningless. What is meaningful is whether or you I as the attorney can come up with a credible medical opinion supporting causation. Causation of course is the connection between the work and that activity causing the medical condition to develop. Enough said, you need an attorney so go hire one on a contingent fee basis.

Your only remedy against an employer for work related injury is through workers compensation. If you last day on the job was in 2009, you may have an issue with the statute of limitations. Consult a competent attorney immediately.

You need to see an applicant's Workers' Compensation attorney, but normally a claim must be made within one year of the injury [extended if received any WC benefits].

Sounds like a workman's compensation case.

For purposes of this question, I am going to presume you were a UPS employee and not an independent contractor. If your Dr is willing to testify under oath that he believes your condition is work related, you may have a comp claim. You would want to talk with a worker's compensation lawyer. Good luck.

Assuming that your doctors will state in writing that your condition was caused by your work, you have a Worker's Compensation claim. Worker's comp covers medical expenses and time out of work. You cannot sue your employer for negligence and damages for "pain and suffering" is not available. If you have a permanent injury, you may be able to get a "schedule award" which is based on a formula depending on the extent of your disability and your rate of pay, offset by payments that you have already received. But: you should get some advice as to whether the schedule award is your best option. Depending on your situation, you may be better off getting disability payments and having your medical expenses taken care of.

Your real problem is time. 09 was 4 years ago. If you had a problem that was work connected you should have moved forward quickly. For whatever reason you have not. See a worker comp lawyer to review.

You need a workers compensation lawyer who specializes in USPS cases. There is one in Cleveland, though I cannot recall his name.

You should seek a workers compensation attorney. I fear that it may be too late to file a claim, but you can discuss it with a workers compensation attorney.

I am sorry to hear that you are suffering what we call a "continuous trauma" type of injury. If you elect to do so, you may seek the help of an attorney in workers' compensation law which is the type of law that I practice. I believe that you have a good case because the nature of the work was likely to be arduous. You are entitled to medical care at the company's expense and then any disabilities resulting from the work. If the doctor puts you off work, you can collect temporary disability and if the doctor issues a final report on your level of impairment, you can collect some permanent disability related to you injuries. A case can range from one to 3 years on average.

Contact an experienced workers compensation attorney in Michigan.

In Georgia, if you have a claim at all, it will be a workers compensation claim, as employees are barred from suing their employers for injuries that occur within the course and scope of employment, except employees can bring workers compensation claims (which are entirely different than personal injury claims). I recommend you contact an attorney who practices workers compensation specifically, not just personal injury. Good luck.