Unsafe working conditions are still persistent issues in the United States. If your employer neglects worker safety, you may be exposed to health dangers when you report to the workplace. In the private sector alone, the number of non-fatal workplace illnesses and...
Workers’ Compensation
Common construction worker injuries and how workers’ comp can help
The construction industry is one of the most hazardous industries in the United States, with a substantial risk of accidents and injuries. A typical construction worksite has equipment and materials that can cause serious injuries if improperly handled. Certain...
Too many workplace runover/backover accidents are happening
All too often, transportation-related accidents that occur during the course of a worker’s employment don’t involve “traditional” crash scenarios. Instead, workers sustain harm as a result of runover or backover accidents. Sometimes, these injurious events happen when...
New law helps employees get workers’ comp after traumatic events
Connecticut was among the first states to make workers’ compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) easier to get for first responders. Now a new law that takes effect at the beginning of 2024 allows people in any line of work to get workers’ comp...
3 types of fall protection systems
Every day, workers are injured in falls. Some of these happen on the same level, such as when a worker trips and falls or slips on a slick surface. But many of these falls happen from heights, and they can be some of the most severe accidents on a job site....
Can a worker’s mistake make them ineligible for workers’ comp?
Most people would prefer to go their entire lives without ever utilizing workers' compensation benefits. Thankfully, the average worker in Connecticut is generally able to avoid an injury on the job that forces them to take time off and necessitates expensive...
5 types of jobs that pose a risk of serious eye injuries
Many workers don't think much about eye safety while performing their duties. Even when such an injury occurs, they often dismiss it as a minor inconvenience. Under the right circumstances, any work can lead to eye injuries, but some jobs pose more risk than others....
Who chooses the doctor for a Connecticut workers’ comp claim?
People in any profession could get hurt at work with little warning. Retail employees could end up injured during an attempted robbery, while plumbers might get hurt while handling tools. Whatever causes someone's injury while working, they are often empowered to file...
Common hazards for nursing home employees
Working in a nursing home can be a rewarding experience. You can improve the quality of life for your residents and provide loving care to those who have provided care to so many others. But that direct care also increases your risk of workplace injury or illness. ...
How a workplace injury may change your life
Sustaining an injury at the workplace can significantly impact your life. The injury can have physical and emotional effects. Workplace injuries can range from minor cuts and bruises to severe life-altering accidents that can leave lasting effects. Knowing how these...