Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Signs Your Employer May Be Mishandling Your Workers’ Comp Claim
In Vermont, when a worker gets hurt or becomes sick while on the job, their employer is required to provide them with workers’ compensation benefits. The workers’ compensation program offers medical benefits, wage replacement benefits, and disability benefits, among other benefits. Unfortunately, while employers are legally obligated to provide these benefits, not all claims… Read More »
Signs Your Work Injury May Be More Serious Than You Think
After suffering an injury because of your job, the severity of your injury may not be immediately obvious. You might be tempted to assume that yours is a minor injury. However, sometimes what appears to be a minor injury at first can turn out to be something more serious over time. Unfortunately, many injured… Read More »
How Vermont’s Workers’ Compensation Law Differs From Other States
In the United States of America, workers’ compensation laws are meant to protect employees who sustain injuries or illnesses while on the job. While this is the common objective for all states, every state implements workers’ compensation laws in slightly different ways. Vermont is one of the states with strict and employee-friendly protections in… Read More »
Some Crucial Workers’ Comp Forms You Need To Know in Vermont
After sustaining a work injury in Vermont, navigating the workers’ compensation system can be daunting. One crucial thing to do to protect your legal rights is to familiarize yourself with the important forms involved in the claims process. The Vermont workers’ comp claims process involves several legal documents, each playing a different role. Understanding… Read More »
Do All Vermont Employers Have To Carry Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
If you are an employee in Vermont, you might be wondering if your employer is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This coverage is very important. After a covered employee sustains a work-related injury, workers’ compensation insurance takes care of their medical expenses and lost wages (a portion of it), and offers disability benefits… Read More »
What Is a Form 6 in Vermont, and When Do I Need To File One?
If you have suffered work-related injuries in Vermont, you might find the workers’ compensation claims process daunting. This is especially true if disagreements arise between you and your employer or their insurance company. The good news is that in such a case, you are not without options. The Vermont workers’ compensation system provides injured… Read More »
Can I Be Drug Tested After a Work Injury in Vermont?
If you have suffered a work-related injury in Vermont, you are likely focused on getting better and recovering workers’ compensation benefits. Suddenly, your employer asks you to take a drug or alcohol test. When this happens, you may wonder, “Can my employer require me to take a drug or alcohol test after a work… Read More »
3 Things Vermont Employers Must Do After an Employee Is Injured
Suffering an injury while on the job is a painful and stressful experience. Unfortunately, work-related injuries are pretty common in Vermont. Thousands of workplace injuries happen in the state every year. After suffering an injury due to your job, you expect your employer to handle their responsibilities correctly. Unfortunately, while Vermont workers’ compensation laws… Read More »
Can I Sue My Employer Instead of Filing for Workers’ Compensation?
If you have been injured while on the job in Vermont, you may be wondering whether you can sue your employer instead of filing a workers’ compensation claim. That is a total valid concern, especially if you are dealing with rising medical expenses and an inability to work. So, can you skip the workers’… Read More »
Does Vermont Workers’ Compensation Cover All My Medical Bills?
If you have been injured in Vermont while on the job, your priority should be your health. However, you may be worried about how you will pay for your medical bills. You may be wondering, “Does workers’ compensation cover all my medical bills?” Simply put, yes. In Vermont, an employee with a valid workers’… Read More »