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...
Workers’ Compensation
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...
Avoid common mistakes when you file for workers’ compensation
Workers' compensation benefits can provide crucial support when you get injured at work. However, even if you have a plausible case, oversights could compromise your eligibility to get benefits. When you know some of the common mistakes people make when filing a...
Statistics on young workers and job-related injuries
Whether you are a young adult or teen concerned about your safety at work or you are the parent of a young worker, it is crucial to review some of the different hazards that younger workers encounter. In the workplace, accidents occur far too often, and these have the...
Can delivery drivers get workers’ compensation for dog bites?
Injuries caused by dogs and other animals are a job hazard for many delivery drivers. In Connecticut, dog owners are strictly liable for injuries caused by their pets. If the dog bite happens while you are on the job, can you also get workers' compensation? Workers'...
Fall-related risks in the workplace
Whether you work in the construction industry or in an office, it is important to understand the risks you face on the job. Many different hazards result in serious injuries, but falls are an especially concerning issue. In fact, workers in various fields fall down...