Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Why You Should Keep All Medical Records After a Work Injury
If you have sustained a work-related injury, one of the most vital steps you can take, besides seeking prompt medical attention, is maintaining thorough and organized copies of your medical records. Maintaining medical documentation when dealing with a work injury might seem like a burden, but keeping these records can be crucial for the… Read More »
Debunking Common Myths About Temporary Disability Benefits in Vermont
After suffering a work-related injury in Vermont, you may be eligible to recover workers’ compensation benefits. One of the types of benefits you can recover is temporary disability benefits. Unfortunately, many myths persist about temporary disability benefits in Vermont, including myths about when these benefits start, how much you can recover in temporary disability… Read More »
Can I File for Workers’ Compensation More Than Once?
In Vermont, workers’ compensation is there to help you when you suffer injuries on the job. Workers’ compensation provides medical benefits, wage replacement, and support for rehabilitation to employees who are hurt while performing their job duties. It is a safety net that ensures injured employees can focus on their recovery without stressing about… Read More »
What If I Re-Injure an Old Injury at Work?
Suffering an injury while on the job can be stressful. The situation can become even more complicated if your case involves a pre-existing injury. If you have re-injured a part of your body that was previously hurt in a work-related incident or outside of work, you may be wondering if you can still recover… Read More »
Common Mistakes Vermont Construction Workers Make When Filing for Workers’ Compensation
Construction sites are among the most dangerous workplaces in Vermont. Heavy machinery, power tools, scaffolding, and unpredictable weather conditions significantly increase the risk of injury at construction sites. After suffering an injury at a construction site in Vermont, you may have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim and recover financial benefits, including… Read More »
What if I Slip and Fall at Work in Vermont?
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common causes of workplace injuries in the United States, and Vermont is no exception. Depending on the industry, falls can be the leading cause of death among working adults. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), in 2022, 865 workers died due to falls, and hundreds… Read More »
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 »