Author Archives: Jay Butchko
A Guide for Navigating Vermont’s Workers’ Compensation System (For 2024)
In Vermont, the workers’ compensation system is designed to provide a safety net for employees who suffer work-related injuries and illnesses. The Vermont workers’ compensation system is in place to ensure injured employees recover the benefits they deserve. Understanding Vermont’s workers’ compensation system is vital for employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. When… Read More »
Challenges You Might Encounter During a Vermont Workers’ Compensation Claim and How To Overcome Them
Work-related injuries happen all the time – from minor cuts to amputations. Some work injuries even result in death. After suffering a work-related injury in Vermont, you can file a workers’ compensation claim and recover financial compensation. While the workers’ compensation system is designed to support injured employees, navigating a workers’ compensation claim can… Read More »
Common Workers’ Compensation Deposition Mistakes To Avoid (For 2024)
In a workers’ compensation case, a deposition is an out-of-court testimony given under oath by an injured employee or another party involved in the case, such as a doctor or a co-worker. Workers’ compensation depositions are part of the discovery process, where each side gathers evidence and information from the other side before a… Read More »
What if I am Hurt by a Third Party at Work?
In Vermont, when an employee suffers an injury while on the job, they can file a workers’ compensation claim and recover benefits. In Vermont, as in many other states in the United States, workers’ compensation is the primary recourse after an employee suffers a work-related injury. Generally, workers who suffer work-related injuries in Vermont… Read More »
Causes of Forklift Accidents in the Workplace
Forklifts are widely used in several industries to carry and move loads. Examples of industries that use forklifts include construction, warehousing and distribution, manufacturing, agriculture, mining, and logistics and transportation industries. Unfortunately, as it is with other heavy machinery, forklift accidents do happen. Forklift accidents can result in serious consequences. These accidents can cause… Read More »
Seeing an Orthopedic Doctor After a Work-Related Injury
Workplace injuries are common in the United States of America, Vermont not being an exception. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2022, there were 2.8 million workplace injuries among employees in the private industry alone. Employees can suffer different types of injuries in sudden accidents or over time that significantly impact… Read More »
Does Workers’ Compensation Pay for Transportation Expenses in Vermont?
If you recently suffered injuries while on the job in Vermont, you can file a workers’ compensation claim and recover financial compensation. While you know that you are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, there are several things you may not understand about the workers’ compensation system. One of the things you may not understand… Read More »
Most Common Workplace Injuries by Industry
Workers in any industry can suffer work-related injuries. However, some industries tend to involve more work-related injuries than others. Work-related injuries can vary significantly across industries due to various factors, including working environments, equipment used, and the nature of tasks. Some of the industries that carry a higher risk of work-related injuries include the… Read More »
Top 7 Causes of Work-Related Injuries
Workplace injuries are quite common and can happen for a variety of reasons. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that in 2022, the private industry reported over two million nonfatal work-related injuries and illnesses. Knowing the most common causes of workplace injuries can help prevent them. In this article, we discuss the top seven… Read More »
Are You on Workers’ Compensation and Still Getting Medical Bills? Here’s What To Do
At times, workers suffer injuries while doing their jobs. Unfortunately, some employees sustain injuries that require medical attention. The good news, however, is that after suffering a work injury and seeking medical care, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurer is responsible for paying any reasonable, necessary, and related medical expenses. This is true regardless of… Read More »