We’ve written about workplace safety and technology and safety tips during the winter season. Here are more suggestions from The Hartford which provides workers’ compensation insurance. Employees should understand that they do not have to prove fault if they suffer a workplace accident. When workplace injuries happen, employees are entitled to payment of all reasonably necessary medical bills and generally 2/3 of their average weekly wages while they can’t work. They can also claim additional damages if they have a partial or full permanent injury.
Herniated Discs and Workers’ Compensation in North Carolina and Virginia – Part One
What is a herniated disk? According to the Mayo Clinic, a disk is a rubbery cushion between the bones of the spine that “stack to make the spine.” These bones are known as vertebrae. “A spinal disk has a soft, jellylike center called a nucleus. The nucleus is encased in a tougher, rubbery exterior, known …
