Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation benefits limit the risk inherent in employment. Every job comes with certain safety concerns, and professionals should not have to worry about completely losing the ability to support themselves because of their employment. In cases where workers...

In recent years, a number of states have improved access to workers’ compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress and other mental health disorders for first responders. Police, firefighters, emergency medical services (EMS) professionals and others can encounter...

An on-the-job injury may have many frustrating consequences. Someone hurt at work may have to leave in the middle of the day. They may miss multiple shifts while they recover. Serious injuries may make a longer leave of absence necessary. Workers may require...

Workers' compensation benefits are available for those hurt on the job. Individuals who suffer lacerations caused by machinery or who fall while taking care of customers may be eligible for valuable benefits. Workers' compensation benefits can cover the cost of an...

Most people want to do their jobs well and get paid for their efforts. That is what happens most days on the job. However, some people end up hurt at work. Issues ranging from machinery malfunctions to timing errors can leave workers with broken bones, serious...

Some injuries are clearly eligible for workers' compensation coverage. An employee hurt by a piece of falling equipment or who comes into contact with heavy machinery could potentially incur immediate traumatic injuries. In cases where there are on-the-job incidents...

Warehouses play a crucial role in the supply chain, storing, retrieving and shipping out the products many people rely on every day. However, the tools and products involved in these important locations can also lead to various dangers that might cause injuries at...

Workers’ compensation laws are designed to cover the costs of medical care, wage replacement and other specific concerns to employees who suffer an injury or illness as a result of their employment-related activities. Does an injured worker have the freedom to choose...

Many workers do their jobs diligently even when their work makes them uncomfortable or triggers pain symptoms. For those in blue-collar professions, for example, working through discomfort and pain can be a source of personal pride. People often derive much of their...

Most employers throughout the U.S. are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Connecticut’s Workers’ Compensation Act requires employers with at least one employee to carry this coverage. Workers’ comp covers medical expenses, some lost wages, vocational...