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Herniated Disc Back Injury on the Job in Georgia (Part A)

One of the more common types of injuries to occur at work is a back injury. While most of the time it can be treated with rest and pain medication, you may have suffered a more serious injury. When you are injured in a work-related incident, a Georgia Workers' Comp claim may be filed.

One type of back injury that is more serious is a herniated disc. This could lead to temporary disability. To learn what your rights are under Workers' Compensation law, contact a Douglasville work injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Back Injury: Herniated Disc

The spine is formed by vertebrae (bones), which are protected by spongy discs. A herniated disc occurs when these discs are damaged. A herniated disc is damaged when it ruptures or bulges.

Herniated discs can occur in the cervical spine (neck area) or thoracic spine (upper back). Most of the time, however, this type of injury occurs in the lumbar spine (lower back).

There are 2 common reasons for an individual to suffer a herniated disc. One is an injury to the spine. At work, injuries to the spine can happen when struck in the back by an object or in a fall. Your work-related back injury could lead to the filing of a Georgia Workers' Comp claim.

Cracks or tears in the disc can cause the gel inside to seep out. This leads to the disc breaking open, into pieces or bulging.

A herniated disc can also result from wear and tear. While aging can cause this to happen, repeated movement may also lead to damage. Some tasks at work, such as repetitive lifting, could cause damage to the disc. A Douglasville work injury lawyer can intervene if your employer tries to deny your back injury is work-related.

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