Category Archives: Workers’ Compensation
The Impact Of Climate Change On Workplace Injuries And Compensation
Climate change affects many aspects of life, including job safety. Knowing how climate change impacts work injuries and workers’ comp claims is crucial for employers and employees. How climate change affects work injuries Climate change can increase severe weather occurrences, raising the risk of work…
Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Remote Work Injuries?
The rise of remote work transformed traditional workplace dynamics. Now that the boundaries between home and work blur, remote workers sometimes question their rights to compensation for injuries. This shift adds more complexity to workers’ compensation claims, making it even more important for you to…
When does side work become workers’ comp fraud in Connecticut?
Dealing with workers’ compensation can feel like walking on a tightrope. You are trying to recover from an injury, manage your finances and even maintain some level of productivity. You might find yourself wondering: at what point does picking up a side job cross the…
How workers’ compensation supports many grieving Connecticut families
Workers’ compensation helps mitigate the risk related to employment. Every job comes with certain risks. If employees get hurt while on the clock, they may struggle to support themselves afterward. The Connecticut workers’ compensation program provides medical benefits for injured or sickened workers. In scenarios…
How does workers’ comp deal with finger amputation injuries?
Our fingers are some of the most important parts of the human body. Without them, you’d be unable to hold and manipulate objects, making life extremely difficult. Yet there are many occupations where a person’s fingers are constantly at risk of injury. Construction yards, sawmills,…
Does a preexisting condition mean you can’t seek workers’ comp?
If you get injured on the job, then you likely deserve workers’ comp benefits. Your employment led to your injury, and that injury now means that you need medical care and that you may lose wages if you can’t work while you recover. Workers’ comp…
4 mistakes that jeopardize workers’ compensation claims
Workers’ compensation benefits are vital when you are injured on the job, but securing them is not always a straightforward process. You must go through the claims process first, which involves a series of steps. Mistakes along the way can be costly and may harm…
Who decides when an injured worker can safely return to work?
Work injuries can range dramatically, from minor burns caused by equipment malfunctions to head injuries sustained during falls. Workers injured on the job in Connecticut can typically expect that workers’ compensation will help them in the wake of sustaining such harm. Those who submit a…
Why would your workers’ compensation benefits be denied?
Many workers are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits after suffering from on-the-job injuries or illnesses – but obtaining those benefits isn’t always a straightforward process. Denied workers’ compensation claims are all too common, and the appeals process can be lengthy. That can leave an injured…
Protecting your eyesight while on the job
Eye injuries at work are all too common. OSHA reports that more than 2,000 people in the United States suffer from job-related injuries per day. Employers must be aware of the seriousness of eye safety on the job and take steps to protect their employees.…
Machine shops pose serious injury risks to workers
Cutting and fabricating parts needed for various industries are two typical duties machine shop workers perform. The workers deal with many serious hazards. If injured, the results could be serious for those workers. What dangers exist in machine shops? Anyone working with tools risks suffering…
The workers’ comp claims process
Accidents can happen on any jobsite, and employees may suffer anything from sprains, burns, broken bones, repetitive stress injuries, severe respiratory illnesses or a host of other issues. When one of these incidents occurs, an employee may have a valid worker’s compensation claim. However, there…
Minimizing the risk of workplace back injuries
Whether you work on a Connecticut construction site, in a hospital, or in a traditional office setting, you may be vulnerable to back injuries. Fortunately, there are a number of strategies you may be able to employ to reduce your risk of a workplace accident…
Common injuries covered by workers’ compensation
Most people who are employed by Connecticut companies are entitled to file for workers’ compensation if they suffer on-the-job injuries. Below are some of the most common injuries that are the subject of claims. What injuries are covered by workers’ compensation? Some of the most…
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