There was for one woman who developed “blackberry thumb” because she texted so many clients in her job as a Philadelphia mortgage banker. The woman reportedly spent as much as 12 hours a day texting clients. That put a lot of pressure on her hands and the tendons in her thumb became painful and inflamed.
She had to undergo surgery to remove the affected tendons. She is currently out of work and recovering.
“Blackberry thumb” may be a new occupational hazard but employers are still required to play by the old workers comp rules. If you have hurt a hand in a work related accident then you should contact a Philadelphia workers comp lawyer for a free consultation about your potential rights to recovery.