Category Archives: Workers’ Compensation
Hurt on the job? Get the care you need immediately
You love your job, but you don’t love that you were hurt while working. You’d planned to go on vacation shortly after your injury, but now you’re trapped between hospital appointments and physical therapy dates. You are not alone in this situation. Many people find…
Fire team to appeal workers’ compensation over rabies scare
One thing people need to know is if there are instances when workers’ compensation won’t cover an injury. For example, if you have shoulder injuries from your job, they’re likely to be covered. However, if your medical provider warns you about conditions you could develop,…
We fight for your workers’ compensation benefits
For people who work hard, their paycheck is a lifeline that provides them with the things they need to live. Without this, they are likely facing a tough road that will be filled without many of life’s necessities. Sadly, this is exactly what might happen…
Crushing injuries can kill hardworking employees
Many workers face the possibility of being crushed by equipment and other items in the workplace. Preventing these crushing hazards must be a priority for companies with employees working under these conditions. Unlike a struck-by hazard, a crushing hazard catches the worker between two objects.…
Workers’ compensation claims must be handled correctly
An injury at work can start a chain reaction of events that impacts your entire life. Accidents can mean that you need urgent and ongoing medical care. They can also lead to you having to take time off of work. In these cases, you might…
E-commerce boom highlights warehouse safety issues
Connecticut residents may have read media accounts about the harsh conditions at many e-commerce fulfillment centers. In many cases, warehouse workers are put under extreme pressure to gather items that have been ordered and ship them out quickly. Media reports have alarmed workplace safety advocates…
Construction fatalities on the rise
Construction sites can be dangerous places for far too many Connecticut workers. The combination of exposed building sites, heavy machinery and, at times, poor safety practices can lead to severe and ongoing workplace injuries caused by on-the-job accidents. In addition, there has been an upward…
Protective equipment keeps everyone cool under fire
Companies based in Connecticut need to take the safety of their employees seriously. Failure to do so could result in workers spending weeks in the hospital and incurring medical bills in the hundreds of thousands of dollars or more. In addition to the medical bills,…
OSHA pushes trench and excavation safety
Workers in Connecticut who have to work in or around trenches and excavations may be interested to know that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will make the reduction of excavation and trenching accidents a priority in 2018. The agency plans to promote awareness regarding…
Employees still at risk for eye injuries
Although Connecticut workers are likely aware that eye protection is supposed to be worn in certain workplaces, tens of thousands of eye injuries still occur annually. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are more than 20,000 workplace eye injuries each…
Repair technique for water pipes may be hazardous
Connecticut workers who regularly repair water pipes as part of their jobs should be aware of the results of a study conducted by researchers at Purdue University. The researchers contend that the cured-in-place pipe repair method emits dangerous substances in the air and should be…
Construction workers at high risk for some injuries
Construction workers in Connecticut and throughout the country may be more likely to suffer from accidents in which they are hit by a vehicle, piece of equipment or an object than workers in other industries. The Center for Construction Research and Training released a report…
Changes in workforce affecting workers’ compensation regulations
In states like Connecticut, the scope of the workforce is changing. Older Americans are choosing to work as they age, and Latinos represent a higher percentage of the labor pool than ever before. Unconventional workers like these present a unique challenge for workers’ compensation regulations.…
Hazardous toxin and chemical exposure at the workplace
Each day, thousands of people are exposed to occupational toxins and chemicals at their jobs. Connecticut employers and their employees should be aware of these toxins and know how to keep safe around them. Employers have a legal responsibility to inform their employees about hazardous…
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