In Connecticut, it's the job of the State of Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission to provide information about workers' compensation to people in the state.
What happens when you suffer from chemical burns?
Chemical burns are a real problem in some workplaces. Whether you're working in a chemistry lab or teach at a local university, you could be exposed to chemicals that could leave your skin burned and damaged.
Worksite safety must be a priority to prevent injuries
Working in a construction zone on a highway or roadway is dangerous. While you may have on a reflective vest and have flares or other notices out where drivers can see them, there's no guarantee that a driver won't drive into the area and cause a construction accident.
These 3 construction site tips can help prevent injuries
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.
How do you know it's time to return to work after a burn injury?
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.
You can make a workers' compensation claim if you're hurt at work
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 up hitting your head on a sharp edge.
Worker lacerates neck in incident in Ellington
Workers' compensation insurance is supposed to be there when a worker needs it most. It kicks in after they're hurt on the job, covering their medical bills and a portion of their lost wages after they miss a certain amount of work.
Get workers' compensation coverage after any work injury
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 strain of the weight of the box, you're now struggling with a painful injury.
Workers' compensation provides more than medical care
Enacted in 1913, Connecticut's Workers' Compensation Act has been in existence for over a century. While it has changed over the years, the reality is that the program has maintained its goal of providing medical cost coverage and lost wage compensation to those who are hurt as a result of workplace accidents.
Workers' compensation after death: What your family should know
Workers' compensation is an important protection for workers. It guarantees that they are able to get the medical care they need and the compensation they deserve after getting hurt on the job.
