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...
Workers’ Compensation
What types of workers’ comp benefits does Connecticut offer?
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...
Does personal fault affect workers’ compensation coverage?
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...
What should you do after a workplace injury?
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...
Does workers’ compensation cover repetitive stress injuries?
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...
6 common hazards in warehouses
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...
Can I see any doctor for my work-related injury?
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...
Why ignoring pain on the job can be a major mistake
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...
How do you know if your injury qualifies for workers’ compensation?
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...
How long do Connecticut workers’ compensation claims take?
Workers in Connecticut can get hurt on the job with little warning. All of a sudden, they can't earn their usual wages because of an injury and may require expensive medical treatment to recover. Thankfully, most people who are employees, not independent contractors,...