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...
Workers’ Compensation
Pre-existing conditions and workers’ compensation: What to know
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...
4 common dangers associated with working in a warehouse
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...
Hot summer weather can increase workplace injury risks
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,...
Which industries are at high risk for work injuries during the winter months?
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,...
Workplace accidents to look out for during 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...
How much can workers’ compensation offer in pay benefits?
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...
What are the most common accidents near construction sites?
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...
The most common workers’ compensation fears addressed
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...
Tips for filing for workers’ compensation confidently
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...