Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Common Injuries Among Road Construction Workers
According to the National Library of Medicine, occupational injuries account for most emergency room visits and can cause disability or even death. Road construction workers, in particular, are at constant risk of getting injured due to moving traffic and drivers’ unpredictable nature. Highways usually require regular maintenance, and as roadwork increases, so does the… Read More »
Can You Sue for Wrongful Death After a Workplace Accident in Vermont?
Losing a loved one to a workplace accident can take a toll on a family, both emotionally and financially. While workers’ compensation provides death benefits to dependents, it may not be enough to cover all damages. As a surviving family member, you may wonder if you can file a wrongful death claim to seek… Read More »
How Workers’ Compensation Affects Your Social Security Benefits in Vermont
Workers’ compensation insurance is designed to help employees who suffer injuries or become sick while on the job. After an employee is injured or becomes ill due to their job, workers’ compensation benefits can provide them with wage replacement, medical care, and other assistance. However, if you are receiving both workers’ compensation and Social… Read More »
Understanding the Role of Insurance Adjusters in Vermont Workers’ Compensation Cases
Several key figures are involved in the workers’ compensation claims process, one of the most important being the insurance adjuster. Understanding the role of the insurance adjuster in your Vermont workers’ compensation case can help you navigate the process more effectively and ensure you receive the benefits you are entitled to. Below, we discuss… Read More »
I Have Suffered Injuries as a Seasonal Worker in Vermont: Am I Qualified for Workers’ Compensation
Employers need to hire seasonal workers at certain times of the year. For instance, during the summer and fall, many farms hire workers, and during the winter, many people are hired in ski resorts, eateries, and other connected businesses. Seasonal workers may be hired for some weeks or months and work part- or full-time…. Read More »
5 Common Issues When Filing a Vermont Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you’ve been injured on the job in Vermont, you may expect the workers’ compensation process to be straightforward. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case. Filing a workers’ compensation claim in Vermont can be frustrating, especially if you encounter unexpected roadblocks from employers and insurance companies and don’t have an attorney. At Sluka Law… Read More »