Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Will Workers’ Comp Offer a Settlement Without a Lawyer?
All employees are at risk of suffering work-related illnesses or injuries. Whether you’re working on a construction site or at an office, accidents do happen. If you have been injured on the job, you have a right to workers’ compensation benefits to help cover medical bills and lost income. But if you are wondering… Read More »
When Does Workers’ Comp Start Paying?
When you get an injury or illness at work, you may be off the job for days or weeks. This may get you wondering when workers’ comp will begin paying for your lost wages and medical expenses, among other benefits. While you take time off work to heal, you may have to wait for… Read More »
What Options Do You Have if Your Boss Refuses To Report Your Injury?
Suffering an injury at work can be overwhelming. You may be left concerned about your recovery, income, and the impact of the injury or illness on your future. Fortunately, Vermont has a workers’ compensation system to ensure that employees receive the necessary medical treatment and financial support following a work-related injury without needing to… Read More »
How Long Does Workers’ Compensation Pre-Authorization Take?
Being injured at work can be overwhelming, especially when the injury is so severe that it puts your health and income at risk. When one is injured at work, prompt medical care is crucial, and the last thing they want is for a healthcare provider to require pre-approval for medical care. Injured workers in… Read More »
What Are the Dangers of Handling a Workers’ Compensation Claim Without Legal Help?
If you have been injured at work, you may wonder if hiring a lawyer is necessary. While the decision to seek legal help depends on the circumstances of your case, most injured employees find that having a lawyer who can advocate for their rights significantly improves their chances of success. Workers’ compensation claims can… Read More »
Traumatic Brain Injuries in the Workplace
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a leading cause of disability and death in the United States of America. A TBI occurs when a person suffers a violent blow or jolt to the head or when something penetrates the brain tissue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2021 alone, there… Read More »
Signs You Hired the Right Workers’ Compensation Attorney
While you are not required to hire an attorney to file a workers’ compensation claim, it is best to do so. An attorney can help you navigate the complexities of workers’ compensation claims. Choosing the right workers’ compensation attorney can significantly impact the outcome of your case. The right lawyer can protect your rights… Read More »
Can I Obtain Workers’ Compensation for an Injury Caused by Workplace Violence?
Injuries in the workplace can occur in various ways. Employees who suffer a work-related injury in Vermont can file a workers’ compensation claim and seek compensation. However, after suffering an injury due to workplace violence, you may wonder if you can obtain workers’ compensation. So, can you obtain workers’ compensation for an injury caused… Read More »
Is It Hard To Win a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
The workers’ compensation system exists to protect employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. Workers’ compensation provides eligible workers with medical benefits, wage replacement benefits, and other benefits. However, while workers’ compensation is meant to protect employees, filing and winning a workers’ compensation claim is a complex process, often with numerous hurdles. In other… Read More »
Industries With the Most Fatal Injuries Per Year
Each year, thousands of workers across the U.S. face dangerous conditions in their workplace that result in death. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2022, one worker died every 96 minutes from a work injury. This means that in that year, more than 5,000 workers died from a work-related injury…. Read More »