Category Archives: Workers Compensation
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Asthma in Vermont?
While asthma is often triggered by allergies, genetics, or environmental factors outside of work, work-related asthma is not uncommon. In fact, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, as many as 15% of asthma cases may be job-related. If you have developed asthma or your pre-existing asthma has worsened due to your… Read More »
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits for a Broken Wrist in Vermont?
A fractured wrist can significantly impact your ability to work and perform various daily activities. Unfortunately, such injuries are far too common in the workplace. Luckily, in Vermont, workers’ compensation benefits are available to employees who sustain work-related injuries, including broken wrists. If you have suffered a fractured wrist at work in Vermont, it… Read More »
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits for a Heat-Related Illness in Vermont?
Heat-related illnesses can strike without warning and have serious, sometimes fatal, consequences. These illnesses are especially likely among workers who work outdoors for long periods, although they can also affect those who work in hot indoor spaces. But if you suffer a heat-related illness in Vermont as an employee, can you seek workers’ compensation… Read More »
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits After Suffering a Concussion in Vermont?
Some people assume that a concussion is a mild injury. However, it is not. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can result in severe and lasting effects. Even a seemingly minor bump on the head can cause symptoms like headaches, confusion, dizziness, and memory issues that can make it… Read More »
Does Vermont Workers’ Compensation Cover Medical Marijuana?
After suffering a work injury in Vermont, recovering can be challenging. Fortunately, in Vermont, employees who suffer injuries while on the job are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation provides medical benefits and several other benefits. When it comes to medical benefits, a question you might find yourself asking is whether workers’ compensation… Read More »
Does Vermont Workers’ Compensation Pay Your Full Salary?
Suffering a work-related injury can be stressful. On top of the pain and recovery process, you may also have to deal with a sudden loss of income. If you have been injured on the job in Vermont, you may be wondering how you will handle your daily bills. You may be asking, “Will workers’… Read More »
Can You Get Workers’ Compensation for a Hernia in Vermont?
Many workers in Vermont end up with hernia injuries from lifting, pushing, or twisting during their physical jobs. If you believe you have suffered a hernia due to your work, you may be wondering about your eligibility for workers’ compensation. So, can you get workers’ compensation for a hernia in Vermont? Simply put, yes…. Read More »
What if You’re Injured Lifting Heavy Objects at Work?
Lifting heavy items is a part of many jobs in Vermont. Whether you are in construction, manufacturing, healthcare, warehousing, or working in retail, just one wrong move can result in serious injuries to your back, shoulders, or knees. Lifting heavy objects can also cause injuries over time, known as repetitive stress injuries, if you… Read More »
Signs Your Employer May Be Mishandling Your Workers’ Comp Claim
In Vermont, when a worker gets hurt or becomes sick while on the job, their employer is required to provide them with workers’ compensation benefits. The workers’ compensation program offers medical benefits, wage replacement benefits, and disability benefits, among other benefits. Unfortunately, while employers are legally obligated to provide these benefits, not all claims… Read More »
Signs Your Work Injury May Be More Serious Than You Think
After suffering an injury because of your job, the severity of your injury may not be immediately obvious. You might be tempted to assume that yours is a minor injury. However, sometimes what appears to be a minor injury at first can turn out to be something more serious over time. Unfortunately, many injured… Read More »