Shelton Legal Blog
How can you help prevent back pain at work?
You might think that working at a desk would protect you from back injuries. However, people who work many kinds of jobs, from physical manual labor to sedentary office positions, are at risk for work-related back pain. According to the Mayo Clinic, while making...
Will workers comp benefits reduce my SSD income?
You have finally received your Social Security Disability benefits in Connecticut but still have a lingering work-related injury. You have fought for workers' compensation benefits before receiving SSD. These benefits may affect how much money you receive for SSD. ...
4 of the most dangerous jobs in the country
There are few workplaces that are completely safe, and most jobs carry some risk of injury. However, there are some jobs that are more dangerous than others. The injuries for which workers in these professions are at risk are likely to be more serious. Fatal accidents...
What unique injury affects many desk workers?
All jobs come with the risk of injury. As a Connecticut employee who works at a desk, you may not be aware of this. Still, desk workers face their own specific job-related dangers. Today we will take a look at one unique injury that affects many desk workers: carpal...
What can you expect from a workers’ compensation policy?
If you have been injured at your job in Connecticut, the aftermath can be a chaotic mix of frustration, stress and pain as you struggle to make sense of what happened. Compounded by the inconvenience of being unable to work for the foreseeable future, you may feel...
Sorting out a new workers’ comp bill in New York
Workers’ compensation benefits may seem fairly cut and dry to most in Shelton: one has the right to financial assistance and other benefits related to their jobs. Yet for those who have historically been classified as self-employed or independent contractors, things...
Connecticut workers benefit from the workers’ comp program
Work-related injuries form part of what Connecticut employers should cover as employee welfare. That also makes it necessary to have state workers' compensation laws. These laws guarantee various benefits to workers injured while engaging in work-related activities...
How much can back injuries cost you?
Connecticut workers can suffer from back pain for many reasons. People who lift heavy weights can strain their back muscles. People who sit in one spot for long periods of time can cramp up and suffer from damage as well. Today, we will take a look at some of the real...
How does workers compensation work in Connecticut?
As an employee in Connecticut, you should report an injury that is caused by a work-related activity to your employer immediately. If your claim is approved, you will receive a myriad of benefits and compensations. The scope of your injury, the type of work you do and...
Has loading and unloading caused a repetitive stress injury?
Perhaps you make your living driving a large delivery truck and your day consists of loading and unloading packages, many of them large and heavy. After more than 20 years of the same work, your shoulder has begun to hurt, and you realize this could be a repetitive...
