Thousands Of Injury Claims, Millions Won
Professionals in Connecticut typically expect to do their jobs and then go home for the day. Most shifts are uneventful, and workers rarely need to know much about their rights in the workplace. However, that can change in an instant. Maybe one worker spilled their...
When a worker gets hurt on the job, their first instinct is usually to discuss the situation with their employer. After all, reports are usually mandatory if someone needs workers' compensation benefits. Typically, employees take for granted that they can manage the...
Working in a hospital is a surprisingly dangerous career choice. Hospital employees have more injury risks than people in a variety of other professions. Quite a bit of that risk comes from patient care. Nurses and other healthcare professionals spend a large portion...
Union employees belong to a professional organization with many others in similar careers. They engage in collective bargaining with employers to protect against business abuses. Unions are often very beneficial for workers who find themselves in challenging...
In Connecticut, the employment landscape varies widely, but certain jobs stand out due to their higher risks. These occupations, essential to the economy and infrastructure of the state, often involve working in physically demanding, hazardous conditions. Among these,...
Workers' compensation, also known as worker's comp or WC, is a system of laws in Connecticut and nationwide that provides financial benefits to employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job. The purpose of workers' comp is to provide financial...
It's surprisingly easy for nurses in Connecticut to overlook some of the simplest and most routine safety precautions. No matter how experienced you are, it's always a good time to brush up on some safety tips. Know your own strength It's common for nurses to...
A truck driver may operate a vehicle for many years without ever getting into an accident or suffering from collision-induced injuries. However, a trucker's job could lead to problems derived from regular performance and duties. Cranking a rig trailer might lead to...
Falling objects, live electrical wires and working at heights are a few of the hazards that you might encounter while working on a Connecticut construction site. Getting caught between objects is another common hazard that may occur if you ignore safety rules or if...
If you get injured on the job in New Haven, Connecticut, you can file a workers' compensation claim. However, you must follow a process to determine your eligibility. How workers' compensation works Workers' compensation is insurance that your employer carries to...
