Norfolk’s employers often rely on steady throughput—whether it’s manufacturing, warehousing, facility maintenance, or shift-based service work. That kind of environment can mean:
- Same motions for hours (gripping tools, lifting repeatedly, scanning/typing in cycles)
- Limited recovery time during busy days
- Workstation or task changes that happen gradually (new equipment, different schedules, added duties)
- Overtime culture where microbreaks get pushed aside
And because symptoms can develop over time, it’s common for an insurer to argue that your condition is “just wear and tear.” The better approach is to build a record showing that your injury pattern matches the way the job was performed in the relevant period.


