Across Macomb County, repetitive injuries frequently show up in jobs where the body is asked to do the same movement repeatedly—sometimes with minimal downtime. It’s common to see symptoms evolve in stages:
- Tingling or numbness in the hand after a certain type of grip or tool use
- Pain that migrates from wrist to forearm or elbow over weeks or months
- Shoulder/neck discomfort that worsens after repetitive lifting, scanning, or long shifts
- Flare-ups after missed breaks, overtime, or staffing shortages
Add Michigan’s real-world work rhythms—seasonal production changes, shift rotations, and the commute itself—and you get a situation where symptoms may be dismissed as unrelated. The defense may argue the injury is pre-existing, caused by outside activities, or simply gradual wear. Your job is to build a timeline and evidence record that makes the work connection hard to ignore.


