Information About Disability Law

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• Orthopaedic Disability – This type of disability refers to broken bones and fractures, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, degenerative disc disease, severe back pain and others. These usually result from a slip and fall type accident or a workplace injury. • Psychiatric Disability – Many different psychiatric conditions can make it impossible for someone to go to work and perform his or her job on a regular basis. Some of the common disorders include bipolar disorder, depression, mood or anxiety disorder and post traumatic stress disorder.

Types of Disability (Con’t)


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