Monthly Archives: July 2025
What Happens if I Am Injured During a Break or Lunch in Vermont?
The general rule in Vermont is that employees can file a workers’ compensation claim and seek financial benefits when they suffer a work-related injury. But what happens if you are injured during a break or lunch? Are you still eligible for workers’ compensation? The situation can be complicated when an injury occurs during a… Read More »
Tips for Supporting Your Recovery After a Work Injury
Injuries can happen anytime and anywhere. A work-related injury can disrupt all aspects of your life, from your health to your income to your ability to provide for yourself and your family. The sad reality is that after a work injury occurs, things don’t get put aside to wait for you to recover. Bills,… Read More »
Challenges With Proving an Injury Is Work-Related
After suffering an injury as an employee, you might expect workers’ compensation benefits to help cover your medical expenses, a portion of your lost wages, and other related costs. However, in Vermont, you must prove that your injury is work-related before you can recover workers’ compensation benefits. And proving that some injuries are work-related… Read More »
How To Know if the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company Is Treating You Unfairly
If your employer has purchased workers’ compensation, their insurance should pay for your medical bills and lost wages when you suffer a work-related injury. However, workers’ comp insurance companies don’t always play fair. After a job-related injury, you might find yourself fighting an uphill battle with your employer’s insurer. In such a case, it… Read More »