In New Jersey, insurers often look for consistency between:
- when symptoms started,
- what your job required during that period,
- what medical providers documented, and
- whether you reported issues promptly.
With repetitive injuries, that “when” matters because symptoms can build gradually while your job keeps demanding the same motion—typing, scanning, lifting, stocking, carrying trays, using tools, or working at a tight workstation.
If you’re trying to push through pain during high-demand weeks (including busy tourist seasons), it’s easy to lose track of dates and details. A strong claim usually depends on reconstructing your timeline early—before the records, calendars, and recollections become incomplete.


