Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
How To Deal With Workers’ Compensation Insurance Adjusters
If you have suffered an injury at work and have filed a workers’ compensation claim, you will likely hear from an insurance adjuster soon, if you still haven’t. Workers’ compensation insurance adjusters are responsible for facilitating and coordinating injured employees’ workers’ compensation claims. While an insurance adjuster can be helpful, the truth is that… Read More »
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation for Vision Loss in Vermont?
Employees can suffer various work-related injuries and illnesses that can have different effects. Among the job-related conditions that can significantly alter your life as an employee is vision loss. In addition to the physical challenges associated with losing your sight, you may face emotional distress and the inability to continue working in your profession… Read More »
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation for an Injury Caused by a Falling Object in Vermont?
Falling object injuries can be devastating for workers and their families. In Vermont, falling objects are a significant cause of workplace injuries and fatalities, especially within the construction industry. So, if you have suffered an injury due to a falling object at work in Vermont, you are not alone. If you have been injured… Read More »
How To Handle a Dispute Over the Cause of Your Work Injury?
If you have suffered an injury on the job, you expect your employer and their insurance company to approve your workers’ compensation claim quickly so you can receive the benefits you are entitled to. However, the reality is that sometimes, disputes can arise after a worker files a workers’ compensation claim that causes delays,… Read More »