Monthly Archives: August 2023
How Can You Remain Financially Secure While Your Workers’ Compensation Claim is Pending?
The losses and expenses you face after a work injury, or illness can be substantial. There is the cost of medical expenses, lost wages if you cannot work because of your injury or sickness, and many more losses and expenses. In the aftermath of a work injury or illness, it is normal to wonder… Read More »
My Workers’ Compensation Claim Was Denied. What Do I Do?
The workers’ compensation system is a no-fault system designed to help injured employees deal with work-related injuries in a fair way. However, the workers’ compensation system is not always fair. Even if you report your work-related injury to your employer on time, submit all the correct forms at the right time, and provide supporting… Read More »
Tips for Returning To Work After a Work Injury
If you suffered a work-related injury and have been out of work for some time, you are likely facing the question of when and how to get back to work. For employees injured on the job, their primary goal is to return to work. Your job gives you purpose and meaning. Your job helps… Read More »
How To Handle Your Workers’ Compensation Independent Medical Examination
It is estimated that over 4 million workers’ compensation claims are filed annually in the United States of America. In a perfect world, after you file a workers’ compensation claim, the insurance company would approve the claim without asking questions. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. It is common for employers and insurance companies… Read More »
Debunking Some Common Myths About Workers’ Compensation in Vermont (Part 2)
Work-related injuries and illnesses are quite common in Vermont. According to the BLS, Vermont private industry employees reported 6,900 workplace injuries and illnesses in 2020 alone. Fortunately, employers in Vermont are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This is a form of insurance that provides benefits to workers who suffer work-related injuries and illnesses…. Read More »
What Are the Consequences of Filing a Fraudulent Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. Because of this, fraudulent workers’ compensation claims can be an enticing target. It is estimated that insurance companies lose billions of dollars to false workers’ compensation claims. Consequently, the availability of workers’ compensation benefits decreases, and this negatively impacts workers who file honest workers’ compensation claims. Employees need… Read More »
Tips for Preventing Struck-by Injuries at Construction Sites
According to OSHA, when the force of an impact of an object against a worker’s body results in an injury, the event is called a struck-by accident. Stuck-by hazards are categorized as follows; struck-by falling object struck-by flying object struck-by swinging object, and struck-by moving (ground-level) object. All workers are at risk of sustaining… Read More »