Workers’ Compensation

While a significant number of individuals are tied directly to a physical workspace such as an office, a warehouse or a factory setting, there are numerous occupations that keep their workers at the controls of a vehicle. Whether the entire shift is spent behind the...

While some people may become completely disabled after sustaining an injury, others may still be able to work. According to the Connecticut State Aging and Disability Services, workers' rehabilitation allows people to receive job training so that they can transition...

A work-related injury or illness can jeopardize your ability to work, sometimes permanently. Part of your rights as a worker in Connecticut is access to workers' compensation to provide support during your recovery. Knowing how to respond to your injury and how to...

After a job-related injury, workers may not know what to do or what options they have.  Unfortunately, people often do not ask for help in this situation. Thus, they can make mistakes that could jeopardize the workers' compensation benefits they may deserve. Failing...

Every workplace has its share of dangers, but some dangers share commonalities no matter where you work. The risk of tasks that cause repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) are one of them. But just what is an RSI? And what sort of damage can it cause? Can RSIs be serious...

Connecticut workers can apply for benefits through the state Workers' Compensation Commission after an injury at work or diagnosis of an illness resulting from workplace exposure. You must follow the proper procedures to maintain your eligibility for benefits. Review...

Any injury that requires a long recovery may leave you missing out on weeks or even months of wages. But when you suffer a spinal cord injury on the job, you not only have to content with the initial surgery and physical therapy — you need to tackle the long-term...

If you sustain an injury at work, you may qualify for workers’ compensation. If you do, you will go through a few different recovery phases. One of those phases may include a period in which you perform light-duty work. Per the State of Connecticut Workers’...

All workers have the right to perform their jobs in a safe environment. However, there are times when an employee becomes ill or suffers an injury while on the job. When this occurs, workers’ compensation insurance provides benefits to compensate for medical care and...

Working as a Connecticut firefighter is rewarding, but it is also a career that comes with many health risks. In addition to the dangers you face fighting fires, you also face a heightened risk of developing work-related cancer when you make your living as this type...