Workers' compensation is a right that every Connecticut laborer has. However, there are several reasons why the Connecticut Worker’s Compensation Commission might deny your claim. If this happens, you need to know how to proceed and get the money you deserve....
Is there a deadline for filing a workers’ comp claim in Connecticut?
Connecticut provides critical legal protections for its workers. According to the official state website, state agencies cannot deny their employees from filing a claim. In addition, businesses must carry worker’s compensation insurance if they employ at least one...
Most common types of workplace injuries
Workplace injuries can happen in any industry and at any location. While some professions are much more dangerous and some workers are more likely to get hurt on the job, anyone can suffer an injury while performing the duties of their job. Here are the most common...
Top 3 most dangerous industries
Every year, workers suffer thousands of deaths on the job. However, there is more to determining the most dangerous industry than the death rate. Workers should also consider the number of nonfatal injuries. If you are in any of the following jobs, you want to...
What can you do if your workers’ compensation claim is denied?
Receiving a workers’ compensation claim denial can be disheartening. Not only do you face the challenges of recovering from your injury, but you may not be able to receive the support that you and your family need to move forward. However, a denied claim is not the...
What is an overuse injury?
Pain that comes on suddenly may not lead you to believe your job is the cause. However, some professions lend themselves to overuse or repetitive injuries. The damage to the body caused by performing the same tasks daily for long periods of time may become...
Sometimes workers’ comp and personal injury claims intersect
The work ethic in Connecticut and nationally has always been strong and firmly on display. The United States thrives because of the pride that individuals take in making meaningful and consistent efforts at their workplaces. Employment is in fact a central personal...
Preventing a workplace back injury
When you are a construction worker, you often are moving heavy materials from one place to another as you are on your job site. After a long day, more than likely, you might feel your back aching. Or you could be working, lifting a large pile of tile or flooring, and...
3 common sources of toxic exposure
For many employees, a workplace injury can be directly tied to either an accident or repetitive stress. The strain of moving a box from the conveyor belt to the shipping pallet over and over for years versus tripping over a debris pile and falling down the stairs –...
