There is and always has been a certain percentage of workers compensation claimants that think their on the job injury is a ticket to Easy Street. More often than not, however, this is not the case. And in those cases that do settle for large sums, the injured worker has suffered catastrophic injuries, been gravely
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United Parcel Service Workers Com Claims
UPS Workers Compensation Lawyer for Work Injury Claims in Connecticut
United Parcel Service (UPS) is the largest package delivery company in the world. With more than 400,000 employees, UPS, also referred to as “Brown” because of its trademark brown delivery trucks and uniforms, is everywhere.
If you’re looking for a UPS workers compensation attorney in…
Nursing in Connecticut is a Dangerous gig
NEW SPOTLIGHT ON NURSE WORKPLACE INJURIES
“Nursing: A Profession in Peril,” a five-part series of reports by consumer watchdog group Public Citizen being released over the spring and summer 2015, explores injuries to healthcare workers, potential methods to reduce these injuries, the policy positions of stakeholders and potential solutions. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)…
I got hurt working for Pratt & Whitney? Now what do I do?
United Technologies employs thousands of employees in Connecticut. UTC workers get injured at the main plant in East Hartford, at Pratt & Whitney Middletown, at Hamilton Sunstrand in Windsor Locks and at Otis Elevator in Farmington and Plainville.
Common East Hartford Job injuries at Pratt and Whitney include back sprains, herniated discs, neck injuries, torn…
Repetitive Trauma Injuries
Repetitive trauma injuries accumulate over time and often result in severe injuries for construction. Construction workers operate in hostile environments where life-changing accidents are common, but cumulative stress injuries caused by repetitive motion, exposure to toxins, vibrations, loud noises, or sustained positions can be just as debilitating.
Cumulative Trauma Explained
Cumulative trauma refers to a…
Why Would My Employer Deny My Claim?
Did the injury occur at work?
The answer to why an employer would dispute a workers’ comp claim is simple and boils down to a single five letter word: money. Like any other type of insurance product, employers pay premiums to provide workers’ compensation benefits to workers (in most states, this is mandatory). Premium amounts…
Why do I Need A Board Certified Workers Compensation Specialist?
I was injured at work in Connecticut. There was a witness. My contact at human resources assisted me with completing an incident report. I was on the clock and on the employer’s premises when I was injured. Why won’t the insurance company pay my benefits? Why am I waiting for medical treatment to be…
Venue in Connecticut Workers Compensation
This is the Location of the First District Worker’s Compensation Commission in Hartford. There are 8 District offices around the state and we appear in all of them. Which office handles your claim is a function of the location you were injured. Feel free to call with any questions about case venue.
SI Joint Injuries. A Common Workplace Occurrence
Sacroiliac joint Injuries
Overview
Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain is felt in the low back and buttocks. The pain is caused by damage or injury to the joint between the spine and hip. Sacroiliac pain can mimic other conditions, such as a herniated disc or hip problem. Accurate diagnosis is important to determine the source of…
Amazon Injuries in Connecticut
Amazon is one of the largest employers in the Connecticut As a global leader in the shopping and deliver logistics, Amazon employs a wide range of people in Connecticut from ooffice professionals, to drivers, to package handlers.
Unfortunately, workplace injuries are a major issue at every company. If you are an Amazon employee who was…