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Delivery truck drivers often work long, demanding hours on a tight schedule. In addition to dealing with potentially hazardous traffic and road conditions, drivers may need to handle heavy, awkward cargo on a routine basis. Unfortunately, the nature of the job also...
As the number of Connecticut consumers making purchases online continues to grow, so, too, do the demands placed on today’s warehouse workforce. Many warehouse workers are working long, difficult shifts that place a considerable strain on their bodies already. Some...
When you work in certain types of professional roles in Connecticut, you face an elevated chance of developing work-related carpal tunnel. Carpal tunnel is the most common repetitive motion injury suffered by American workers. Today’s employers spend a hefty sum on...
First responders may apply for workers’ comp benefits after experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. As described on the CT.gov website, Connecticut's Workers’ Compensation Act notes that witnessing traumatic events while acting “in the line of duty”...
If you get injured at work, like others, you will likely rely on your employer’s workers’ compensation coverage. Through these benefits, you may receive support such as coverage of your related medical expenses and partial wage replacement. Although most work-related...
A significant work accident or illness can have major consequences. In addition to preventing you from earning a living, you may receive exorbitant medical bills to treat the effects of the injury. Because the financial implications of a work injury can be severe,...
Hopefully, you will never find out, but you may be wondering what your rights are if an officer pulls you over with the suspicion that you are driving under the influence. To help the officer determine if you are driving impaired, he or she will usually ask you to...
If you work in either construction or transportation, you may risk serious injury daily. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers in these two industries have some of the highest job injury rates in the country. After a work injury, you may be able to...
The construction industry is one of the most deadly in the United States. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, approximately 5,333 American workers died while on the job in 2019 alone. Of those, 1,061 worker deaths, or one in five, were in...
When an incident at work results in an injury, you could feel surprised and unsure of what happens next. Filing a workers' compensation claim in Connecticut requires immediate action to have the highest chance of using your benefits. Knowing who to involve in your...
