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...
Workers’ Compensation
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 –...