Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Reasons for Delays in Workers’ Compensation Claims
After suffering a work injury, you may be eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim. However, sometimes the process of filing a workers’ compensation claim is not straightforward. Sometimes, the workers’ compensation claim process is delayed. Did you suffer a work-related injury and are experiencing delays with your workers’ compensation claim? You may be… Read More »
Are Seasonal Workers Eligible for Workers’ Compensation in Vermont?
Seasonal workers work in companies or organizations during certain times of the year to meet the company’s or organization’s temporary needs. Businesses, such as ski resorts, that only open during part of each year are examples of businesses that hire seasonal employees. Seasonal workers are also essential to businesses that need extra workers during… Read More »
What Is a Workers’ Compensation Deposition?
There is a lot involved in the workers’ compensation claims process. One of the integral parts of a workers’ compensation claim is the discovery phase. If a workers’ compensation case goes to an administrative hearing, discovery is necessary so each side can gather information about the side’s case before the hearing. This stage of… Read More »
Can I Ask My Coworkers To Testify in My Vermont Workers’ Compensation Case?
If you suffer injuries in Vermont while on the job, you should be able to rely on your employer to pay you workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that protects employees who suffer injuries while on the job. At a minimum, workers’ compensation should cover medical expenses. Workers’ compensation also… Read More »
Common Injuries Among Healthcare Workers
According to the CDC, the healthcare sector employs more than 18 million workers. Despite studies proving that hospitals are among the most unsafe and dangerous places to work, healthcare professionals continue to serve humanity. Healthcare professionals work in some of the most challenging situations, which expose them to unique risks and dangers all the… Read More »
How Can A Workers’ Compensation Attorney Help You? (Part 2)
When you suffer an injury or illness on the job, you have the right to seek workers’ compensation benefits from your employer. While you are not legally required to hire an attorney to file a workers’ compensation claim in Vermont, it is highly advisable that you avoid handling your case alone without legal representation…. Read More »