Repetitive work tasks can lead to hand conditions that impair your career and quality of life. At Monast Law Office, we regularly work with professionals throughout Ohio struggling with trigger finger. This painful condition develops when job duties involve constant gripping, pressing, or repetitive finger movements. Our experience handling trigger finger surgery settlements has shown us that many people continue pushing through the pain until even the simplest tasks become unbearable.
Whether you're a construction worker who relies on power tools or an office professional who types for hours daily, this condition requires proper medical care and fair workers’ compensation to cover it—and your lost wages.
Understanding Trigger Finger Injuries ![Ohio Workers Comp Settlement for Trigger Finger Surgery]()
Job-related trigger finger injuries develop when tendons in your fingers and thumbs become inflamed from repetitive motions, which limits their ability to flex. Instead, your hand “locks” when you try to bend or extend it. Officially known as stenosing tenosynovitis, many of our clients develop this condition due to:
- Prolonged gripping of power tools in construction or manufacturing.
- Repeated pressing of triggers on industrial equipment.
- Extended periods of typing or mouse use.
- Assembly line work requiring repetitive finger movements.
- Regular use of hand tools in automotive repair.
- Continuous gripping motions in packaging or warehousing.
Impact on Your Work Performance
Trigger finger significantly affects your dexterity by causing:
- Pain and stiffness when bending or straightening fingers.
- Fingers getting stuck in a bent position.
- Difficulty gripping tools and materials.
- Reduced typing speed and accuracy.
- Limited fine motor control.
- Morning stiffness that impacts early shift work.
Conservative Treatments—And Why Trigger Finger Surgery Might Be Necessary
Trigger finger injuries often start with symptoms of repetitive strain issues (LINK TO REPETITIVE STRAIN BLOG ARTICLE SUBMITTED 1/7/25), so the sooner you submit an accurate first report of injury, the better. It’s likely a health care provider will start with conservative treatments to address your condition. These include:
- Rest and activity modification
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Splinting
- Steroid injections
- Physical therapy
Unfortunately, if these methods fail, your doctor may recommend trigger finger release surgery. This outpatient procedure involves making a small incision at the base of the affected finger(s) to release the constricted tendon sheath.
Recovery requires dedicated hand therapy and a gradual return to activities, but success rates exceed 90%. However, professionals in high-demand jobs may need 6–8 weeks before resuming full duties, making proper workers' compensation coverage essential for this treatment.
Factors Affecting the Average Settlement for Trigger Finger
When workers ask about trigger finger injury settlements, they often want to know specific dollar amounts. However, claim values vary significantly because each case is unique. At Monast Law Office, we understand this can be frustrating, but providing an "average" settlement amount could be misleading since your situation has its own specific circumstances.
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation evaluates each claim individually, considering how the injury impacts your specific work duties and earning capacity. For example, a professional pianist with trigger finger may receive a different settlement than a retail worker with the same condition since the injury more severely impacts the musician's ability to earn a living.
Several key factors influence your settlement value:
- Need for surgery
- Length of recovery time
- Impact on your specific job duties
- Permanent restrictions
- Age and occupation
- Prior hand conditions
- Quality of medical documentation
Additionally, cases involving multiple fingers or failed conservative treatment typically result in higher settlements than those resolved through early intervention.
How Our Experienced Workers’ Comp Team Maximizes Your Settlement Potential
Getting compensation requires proving your injury is work-related and documenting all aspects of impact professionally and personally. We help by:
- Connecting you with qualified medical specialists.
- Documenting workplace causation.
- Calculating lost wages and benefits.
- Addressing permanent restrictions.
- Ensuring all future medical needs are covered.
Don't let confusion about workers' comp processes prevent you from getting proper treatment for your trigger finger injury. At Monast Law Office, we've helped numerous Ohio workers receive fair settlements for work-related hand and other severe conditions. Download our free book, The Worker’s Guide to Injury Compensation in Ohio, to learn more, then call us with questions.
