Monthly Archives: June 2023
Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits
Every year, quite a number of workers die from work-related injuries and illnesses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that in 2021 alone, over 5,100 workers died in the United States from work-related injuries. Losing a loved one to a work-related injury or illness is painful. Additionally, if the deceased employee was the breadwinner,… Read More »
Can I Get Fired Because Of A Work-Related Injury?
If you have suffered a work-related injury, one of the questions you may be asking yourself is if you can get fired because of your injury. So, can you get fired because of a work-related injury? The answer is yes (sort of). In Vermont, there is no law that requires an employer to keep… Read More »
Importance Of Documentation For Your Vermont Workers’ Compensation Claim
After suffering a work-related injury in Vermont, you can file a workers’ compensation claim and recover benefits from your employer’s insurance company. That, you probably already knew. However, you may not know that it can get complicated after you file your workers’ compensation claim. Getting your employer’s insurance company to approve your claim can… Read More »
Commonly Asked Questions About Vermont Workers’ Compensation
Suffering or having a loved one suffer a work injury or illness is one of the most unpleasant events in life. The good news, however, is that employers carry workers’ compensation insurance, which provides injured/ill employees or families of injured/ill employees with monetary awards. Unfortunately, many people are not equipped to deal with the… Read More »
How Can A Workers’ Compensation Attorney Help You?
If you are an employee who has suffered a work-related injury or illness in Vermont, you may be qualified to file a workers’ compensation claim and recover benefits. You can file your Vermont workers’ compensation claim without legal help or hire an attorney. However, hiring a Vermont workers’ compensation attorney is highly advisable. Hiring… Read More »