Arthritis

One of the most frustrating parts of seeking disability benefits through an insurance company or governmental agency is that the person evaluating your claim has a vested interest in denying your application. The most offensive way that they may try to do so is by rejecting your assertion that your condition renders you disabled.

The Charleston workers’ compensation lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm can provide you with legal representation to assist with your claim if you have been afflicted with arthritis. In part owing to the ample commercials that portray arthritis as a minor ailment that can be effectively controlled with moderate use of over-the-counter drugs, the perception exists that arthritis should not qualify someone to receive disability benefits, despite it being the leading cause of disability in people over age fifty.

Our experience working with arthritic clients has shown us firsthand just how problematic the condition can be, and we are committed to ensuring that you receive the payments to which you are entitled. There are three primary types of arthritis:

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis

All three are marked by pain and damage to joints, tendons, cartilages or muscle tissues.

If the nature of your employment demands the ongoing use of the joints affected by your arthritis, performance of your duties may be impossible. Furthermore, if the severity of your case is sufficient, you may be unable to take on modified duty or to seek other, less strenuous employment.

Contact Us

You should not have to do battle with workers’ compensation insurers on your own. Contact the Charleston workers’ compensation lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800 if you are suffering from arthritis and are no longer able to work. We can offer the strong and dedicated representation that you need.