You were pretty happy when you were offered a job at a popular coffee place in your community. You felt comfortable that you would be working in a safe environment. After working in this establishment for several months, you noticed that one arm and even your shoulder...
Workers’ Compensation
What kinds of injuries do nursing home workers commonly suffer?
Norwich, Connecticut, is home to many nursing homes and facilities. Workers in these facilities perform extremely vital services for patients and their family members. When a work injury or illness sidelines critical nursing home workers, they need to heal quickly and...
Your employer could try to deny your workers’ compensation claim
Workers’ compensation works basically as a “no-fault” insurance system for those injured while performing work-related duties. With few exceptions, nearly all employers in Norwich, Connecticut must acquire workers’ compensation insurance coverage for their employees....
Wrist injuries may end your career
Wrist injuries that occur on the job have the potential to be career-ending in some cases. Whether there are broken bones or there is damage to the tendons, a wrist injury can be difficult to live with, painful and tough to treat. All kinds of injuries and illnesses...
How soon should you report a workplace injury?
If you suffer serious injuries on the job that mean you have to get picked up by ambulance and rushed to the hospital, it’s safe to say that your employer is going to know you were hurt almost instantly. There’s nothing secret about it. That said, you still need to...
Construction site safety requires a broad approach
There is a lot to go wrong on a construction site. Yet when companies look at safety, they tend to focus on a narrow range of actions. Most construction site injuries are the result of human error. Yet, often the root of these errors lies beyond where people look....
OSHA notes 2020’s most commonly cited workplace hazards
With the Covid-19 pandemic changing nearly every aspect of the workplace in 2020, many Americans may have stopped paying attention to the typical list of workplace hazards. But that doesn’t mean these hazards went away. Unfortunately, they are still problematic, and...
Workers’ comp claims versus personal injury claims
Those severely injured on the job may find that they need to file a claim. Depending on the injury's circumstances, the worker and their family can then determine the best option for securing the necessary financial support as they recover. To determine the best...
What should employers do to make the workplace safer?
Every job comes with a few risks, even those that involve working on a computer or sitting at a desk most of the time. Connecticut workers have the right to a reasonable expectation of safety while they are on the job, and employers have a specific responsibility to...
Is your employer meeting safety standards in your workplace?
Connecticut employers have an obligation to make their places of business as safe as reasonably possible for employees. This means meeting the standards set in place by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for preventing unnecessary injuries. Cutting...