Experiencing a workplace injury creates a heavy burden. You are probably worried about how to pay for medical bills or replace lost wages while you recover. While a workers’ compensation claim can help ease this burden, the process relies on strict timelines and...
Workers’ Compensation
Can you be fired while on workers’ comp in Connecticut?
Getting hurt at work can raise a second worry that feels just as serious as the injury itself. You may wonder whether your job is safe while you are out or receiving workers’ compensation benefits. In Connecticut, the answer is not a simple yes or no. The law draws an...
Top 5 most hazardous industries to watch out for in Connecticut
Every morning, you wake up, put on your work boots and head to your job. Like most workers, you trust that you will return home safely to your family. The good news is that Connecticut ranks among the safest states for workers. However, certain industries still pose...
3 workplace safety issues present in almost all careers
Workplace hazards vary from one industry to the next. Construction workers are vulnerable to falls from a significant height, while manufacturing employees are vulnerable to struck-by incidents involving heavy machinery. Professionals generally benefit from learning...
What if a work injury affects earning potential?
Getting hurt on the job can result in numerous challenges. Frequently, professionals have to take time away from their careers as they recover. They may have significant medical expenses they need to address. Occasionally, the injuries they sustain can have a...
How can employees cover the costs of an occupational disease?
Work-related injuries are a common occupational risk. Professionals in any profession could fall, hurt themselves with equipment or otherwise sustain an injury in a work incident. Professionals who fall off a ladder or get hurt by a piece of defective equipment...
When do workers’ compensation medical benefits end?
Injured employees and those with job-related medical challenges may qualify for workers' compensation benefits. The available coverage includes both disability benefits and medical coverage, which can be quite valuable. Even those with decent health insurance may need...
3 kinds of benefits available through workers’ compensation
Most employees do their jobs and go home at the end of a shift without any major incidents. They may go their entire careers without ever getting hurt at work or developing a job-acquired medical condition. Yet, a small portion of employees are less fortunate than...
3 reasons why filing a workers’ comp claim is worth the effort
Every worker, including part-time employees and those who fill seasonal positions at a business, can potentially receive workers' compensation benefits if they get hurt on the job or a doctor diagnoses them with a health condition caused by their employment. Very few...
If you were at fault, can you still get workers’ comp.?
In a general sense, workers’ compensation is designed to provide you with replacement wages and money to cover the cost of medical bills after you get hurt on the job. It’s just a way for the company to acknowledge that some workers will become injured and will still...
