Most employees with a direct-hire arrangement are eligible for Connecticut workers' compensation benefits if they get hurt at work. Benefits can also be available to those diagnosed by a medical professional with a work-acquired medical condition. Whether a worker has...
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Who chooses the doctor for a workers’ compensation concern?
There are safety hazards in any profession. Even the most sedentary job could lead to repetitive strain injuries or electrical injuries caused by computers. When professionals get hurt at work or develop a job-acquired medical issue, they can apply for workers'...
Can employers fire employees for filing workers’ compensation claims?
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...
Speaking to a lawyer – not an employer – about work injuries
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...
Patient care is a leading cause of injury for hospital workers
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...
How can being a union worker impact your workers’ comp claim?
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...
Which workers are at the greatest risk of harm in Connecticut?
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,...
What benefits does workers’ comp provide injured employees?
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...
Top nursing injuries to avoid in Connecticut
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...
Shoulder injuries suffered by truck drivers
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...