Bulging discs and herniated discs are not interchangeable terms. Both involve the rubbery “shock-absorbers” between the vertebrae, they can have similar symptoms and there is even some inconsistency among the medical community in how the terms are used. But they are different conditions, and that difference can be important in relation to a possible work […]
New York Workers’ Compensation Rights and Benefits for Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 30 million American adults. Though there are more than 100 types of arthritis, osteoarthritis is responsible for between one third and more than one-half of all cases. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage between the joints begins to break down. Cartilage is a flexible, connective […]
What Are My Rights After I Got Spinal Stenosis from a Work Injury?
There are more than 200,000 cases of spinal stenosis in the United States each year. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal column that results in pressure on the nerves and resulting discomfort. It most commonly occurs in the neck (cervical stenosis) or in the lower back (lumbar stenosis). Though some are born with […]
NY Workers’ Compensation Nurse Case Managers: What You Should Know
In New York, when an employee becomes injured or sick at work, there are many things going on all at once. The employee is gaining medical attention from their regular doctor or from an emergency room if the accident is serious and they need immediate medical attention. Also, the employer is being informed about the […]
Workers’ Compensation Future Medical Settlements in New York
In New York, employees who have been injured on the job have several options regarding workers’ compensation settlements. There are actually two parts to a worker’s comp claim, lost wages and medical. What many people don’t realize is that they can settle one part and leave the other part open in many cases. Can you […]