ARE ALL TYPES OF INJURIES AND DISEASES COVERED UNDER THE WORKERS COMPENSATION LAW?
GENERALLY, YES. The real answer to the question is not the specific injury or illness- rather the question is: Did the specific injury or illness arise out of and in the course and scope of your employment. That is, did your broken arm, lung disease or herniated lumbar disc happen during work and due to work. In the 18 years I have practiced, I have seen almost every disease, illness and injury covered as long as we could prove that there was a work-related link to the condition. For example, we have “causally related” numerous conditions to work (and therefore workers compensation benefits) such as: • fractured arms • fractured legs • carpal tunnel syndrome • herniated lumbar discs • herniated cervical discs • hernias • contact dermatitis • total knee replacements • total hip replacements • vision loss • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (RSD) • Pulmonological problems • Depression/Anxiety • Mold Exposure • Hepatitis C • and many many more Where it is an orthopedic injury, a neurological
