Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot condition, caused when the ligament connecting the heel bone to the toes becomes inflamed. Certain risk factors make developing the condition more likely, and injured workers who can prove that their plantar fasciitis was work-related may qualify for New Jersey workers’ compensation benefits. If you are suffering from the symptoms of plantar fasciitis, it is imperative that you obtain a medical diagnosis and...
Read MoreMedical experts estimate that, by age 35, 30% of people will show some sign of disc degeneration. And by age 60, this figure increases to over 90%. Degenerative disc disease is characterized by chronic, sharp pain or numbness in the back or neck. If you are experiencing pain due to the breakdown of your spinal discs, you may have degenerative disc disease. Degenerative disc disease is a type of...
Read MoreWhen most people think about a workplace injury, they picture a slip and fall or an industrial accident. And while these incidents are extremely serious, the majority of workplace injuries do not involve such obvious injuries. A repetitive strain injury occurs as a result of frequently performing the same seemingly harmless actions. Workers may go years without noticing the signs of a repetitive strain injury, and then the next...
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