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...
Year: 2022
Year: 2022
What should you do if you are injured at work?
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,...
Consequences of refusing the field sobriety tests
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...
Third-party injury claims for construction workers, truck drivers
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...
Discussing the fatal four of construction accidents
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...
Who will play a role in your workers’ compensation claim?
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...
What kinds of work situations can lead to spinal cord trauma?
No matter where you work, you may face the dangers of a spinal cord injury and the pain that comes with it after an accident. Learning more about how this happens can help you understand what steps to take for workers' compensation if you become injured. Falls and...
How can scaffolding influence workplace accidents?
As you work on a construction site, you may encounter some situations that are unsafe for you or other fellow employees. Working on a platform of a scaffold can increase the likelihood that you may fall or sustain injuries. Learning about the various situations and...
Can a delivery driver get workers compensation for a fall
Delivery drivers face multiple job hazards. The most obvious risk is motor vehicle accidents. However, drivers are also often injured while unloading, carrying or delivering packages. Can a delivery driver receive workers' compensation benefits for a fall that happens...
Workplace hazards for nurses
Nurses play an important role in the healthcare industry. Not only do they provide health services and care, but they also offer educational services to promote public health. Nurses, however, face a number of hazards during daily operations, which leads to an...
