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As summer approaches, many workers across various industries eagerly embrace the opportunity to do more of their work outdoors – and some industries, like agriculture and landscaping – pretty much require it. However, it's crucial for outdoor workers to be aware of...
The vast majority of employees are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if they suffer a work-related injury – but what happens if you have a pre-existing condition that somehow relates to your current claim? When you have a prior condition that’s exacerbated or...
While warehouse occupations are often well-paying jobs, they are also often quite dangerous. A worker who’s injured on the job may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. These are just a few of the ways in which a warehouse worker could become injured while...
The workplace safety risks associated with Connecticut winters include vehicle collisions while driving for work and cold-related injuries, like frostbite, among those who work in outdoor environments. The summer months in Connecticut come with their own unique risks,...
A workplace injury can happen to anyone, regardless of their experience on the job. With more than 800,000 annual non-fatal injuries, it is important to remember that any job is vulnerable to these injuries. Some jobs are more prone to accidents in the winter months,...
It’s no secret that Connecticut is a chilly place in the winter. The cutting winds, snow, ice and dangerously low temperatures all add up to create an environment where it’s easy to get hurt. Whether your job duties keep you outside during much of the day, or you work...
Workers in any industry can get hurt on the job. Someone working in retail could slip and fall, while someone at a hospital could hurt their back lifting a patient. Plenty of industries also put people at risk of developing work-related illnesses, ranging from...
Construction sites can be dangerous for the people working at them, as well as for anyone living or commuting nearby. With multiple workers doing dangerous tasks, possibly deadly equipment, heavy machinery and electricity all present, construction sites have all kinds...
If you've been injured in the workplace and have needed to seek medical attention and take time off work as a result, it is likely that you are entitled to some form of workers' compensation, since you will have lost money through medical bills or lost wages. You may...
Being injured at work can mean that your confidence takes a hit. Instead of being able to go to work each day, be useful and earn a living, you are now stuck at home, unable to earn an income, in pain and unable to do things independently. This can mean that you don't...