If you're a construction worker, then you know that the work you do can be very dangerous. If you're not cautious, a normal day at work can result in accidents and injuries.The good thing is that there are many different safety tips and protocols that workers and...
Workers’ Compensation
How do you know it’s time to return to work after a burn injury?
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Aug 28, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Burn injuries are serious. They can lead to infections, deformities and other chronic issues with your body. Severe burns range from the most painful to those that leave you without the nerve endings you need to recognize pain.When you're at work and exposed to fire,...
You can make a workers’ compensation claim if you’re hurt at work
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Aug 2, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
No one plans to get hurt when they're at work, especially when the job isn't particularly dangerous. What you never expected was to be struck by another worker in your office as they backed up out of their space. As they hit you, you were knocked off balance and ended...
Get workers’ compensation coverage after any work injury
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | May 17, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
Imagine that you're working at your desk. There are no significant hazards around you. You reach up and pick up a heavy box above you, and you suddenly feel a snap along your shoulder. You've been working in the same position for many hours, and combined with the...
Hurt on the job? Get the care you need immediately
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Feb 21, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
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
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Dec 14, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
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...
We fight for your workers’ compensation benefits
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Nov 9, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
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 to some...
Crushing injuries can kill hardworking employees
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Oct 26, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
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...
Workers’ compensation claims must be handled correctly
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Jul 26, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
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 need to seek workers'...
E-commerce boom highlights warehouse safety issues
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | May 15, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
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...
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