Monthly Archives: September 2025
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation for an Injury That Happened at a Work Party or Event?
In today’s work culture, employees attending company functions is a common thing. Often, these gatherings, which include holiday parties, team-building retreats, and company picnics, are designed to promote employee engagement and team spirit. Sometimes, employees attend company-sponsored events to act as representatives of the company. If you suffer an injury in one of these… Read More »
Why You Shouldn’t Handle Your Workers’ Compensation Case Alone
You may have a workers’ compensation claim if you have suffered a work-related injury in Vermont. Workers’ compensation insurance exists to protect employees who are injured while on the job. However, filing a workers’ compensation claim and recovering benefits is not as simple as some workers think. Handling your workers’ compensation case alone is… Read More »
Does Workers’ Compensation in Vermont Pay for Surgery?
In Vermont, if you suffer an injury on the job, you can recover workers’ compensation benefits. But does workers’ compensation pay for surgery? The short answer is yes. When you suffer a job-related injury in Vermont, workers’ compensation covers all reasonable and necessary medical expenses related to the injury, including surgery. However, understanding how… Read More »
What Is a Vocational Expert in a Workers’ Compensation Case?
When pursuing a Vermont workers’ compensation case, you may encounter someone called a “vocational expert.” You may wonder who a vocational expert is and what their role is in your case. This article discusses what you need to know about vocational experts and their role in your workers’ compensation case. Who Is a Vocational… Read More »
Why You Should File a Workers’ Compensation Claim Even for a Minor Injury
When people think about workers’ compensation, they often picture injuries that result in severe pain and make it hard for an employee to work for a long time. Many people assume that workers’ compensation only covers injuries resulting from serious accidents, such as broken bones, head injuries, and lasting disabilities. However, this is not… Read More »
Debunking Common Myths About Who Qualifies for Workers’ Comp in Vermont
In Vermont, all employers with one or more employees are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This coverage protects workers who sustain injuries due to their work. However, because of misunderstandings about who is covered by workers’ compensation, many workers refrain from filing claims and seeking benefits. Do not let myths cause you to… Read More »
Why You Should Keep All Medical Records After a Work Injury
If you have sustained a work-related injury, one of the most vital steps you can take, besides seeking prompt medical attention, is maintaining thorough and organized copies of your medical records. Maintaining medical documentation when dealing with a work injury might seem like a burden, but keeping these records can be crucial for the… Read More »
Debunking Common Myths About Temporary Disability Benefits in Vermont
After suffering a work-related injury in Vermont, you may be eligible to recover workers’ compensation benefits. One of the types of benefits you can recover is temporary disability benefits. Unfortunately, many myths persist about temporary disability benefits in Vermont, including myths about when these benefits start, how much you can recover in temporary disability… Read More »