When you are in a position to file a workers’ compensation claim in New York, one of the first questions you may ask is, “Can I afford to hire an attorney to help with my claim?” This is a reasonable concern. You’re already facing the possibility of lost wages due to a work-related injury or […]

Degenerative disc disease isn’t actually a disease. It’s the term for when the cushions between your vertebrae put stress on nerves and cause pain after becoming herniated or otherwise damaged due to years of wear and tear. Millions of people suffer from degenerative disc disease, and many can trace their condition to repetitive on-the-job stress […]

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 […]