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Signs of Employer Retaliation After Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim

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It is your legal right to file a workers’ compensation claim after suffering an injury while on the job. Your employer is prohibited from retaliating against you for exercising this legal right. Retaliation is when an employer takes adverse action or punishes a worker for participating in legally protected activity. However, while illegal, some… Read More »

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How Does Vocational Rehabilitation Help Injured Workers Return To Work?

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Suffering a work-related injury can be devastating. Healing and returning to work are usually the most urgent priorities after a workplace injury. Unfortunately, while some workers heal and return to work within a short time, some are unable to go back to their old jobs after a workplace injury. This can happen when a… Read More »

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Common Workplace Injuries Among Office Employees

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Industries like construction, agriculture, warehousing, healthcare, manufacturing, and mining are more prone to workplace injuries due to the nature of the work and associated risks. However, workplace injuries can occur in any setting, including an office setting. At first, it might seem like there isn’t much risk associated with working in an office, but… Read More »

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How Late Injury Reporting Can Affect Your Vermont Workers’ Compensation Claim

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The Vermont workers’ compensation system is designed to provide medical care and financial support to employees who suffer injuries on the job, and the best part is that, like in many other states, Vermont’s workers’ compensation system is a no-fault one, which means employees are not required to prove employer negligence to recover benefits…. Read More »

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Understanding Surveillance Tactics Used by Workers’ Compensation Insurance Companies

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After filing a workers’ compensation claim, you may be shocked to learn that your employer’s workers’ compensation insurer is surveilling you. You may feel like your privacy is being unfairly invaded. However, workers’ compensation insurance companies are allowed to surveil claimants. What is not permitted is engaging in illegal surveillance tactics. For example, investigators… Read More »

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What ‘No-Fault’ Means in Workers’ Compensation: An Explanation

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Workers’ compensation is described as a ‘no-fault’ system. Many people are confused by what this means. Understanding what no-fault means in terms of workers’ compensation can make you more knowledgeable and empower you to safeguard your legal rights. Essentially, ‘no-fault’ means that liability is often not considered in workers’ compensation cases. In other words,… Read More »

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How To Choose the Right Doctor After a Work Injury in Vermont

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If you have suffered a work injury, you will need to see a doctor and perhaps a specialist, depending on the type and severity of your injury. Choosing the right doctor is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make after a work-related injury. In Vermont, where injured workers have the right to choose… Read More »

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The Role of Medical Evidence in Workers’ Compensation Cases

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Workers’ compensation provides a safety net for employees who suffer injuries on the job. Workers’ compensation offers an opportunity for employees to recover benefits fast, but in return, employees have to forgo their right to sue their employers for negligence. When it comes to workers’ compensation claims, medical evidence plays a vital role. Compelling… Read More »

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How Can Workplace Safety Violations Impact Your Workers’ Compensation Claim?

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Workplace safety is a critical issue. When safety protocols are not adhered to, it can result in severe consequences, including accidents that result in injuries. For employees who suffer injuries on the job, safety violations can impact their workers’ compensation claims. Safety violations can impact your workers’ compensation either positively or negatively. Understanding how… Read More »

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Top Causes of Injuries Among Warehouse Workers

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Warehouses are crucial in the supply chain. They facilitate the storage and distribution of goods. However, warehouse environments, which can be busy and fast-paced, pose significant risks to workers. Unfortunately, accidents in warehouses are quite common. These accidents can result in serious injuries and even death. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has… Read More »

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