Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Appealing A Denied Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Claim
Having one’s workers’ compensation claim denied can be a jarring experience; you are in need of medical care, and to be denied it is a frightening thing. There are many reasons that claims may be denied, and many of them are insurmountable – but with the right legal help, you can file an appeal… Read More »
High Temperatures Increase Risk For Workers
During the past few weeks, the United States and most of the rest of the world has been experiencing a significant heat wave, which is predicted to continue by the National Weather Service. Higher-than-average temperatures and humidity means increased risk for workers whose jobs primarily place them outside, or in locations which are poorly… Read More »
Can I Receive Connecticut Workers’ Compensation For A Car Accident On The Job?
Something many employees are not aware of is that they are still considered ‘on the job’ if they are away from their employer’s premises, driving somewhere or otherwise engaged in work for their employer. This often comes up if an accident happens; the injured employee may have no idea that they are still ‘at… Read More »
How Can I Tell If I’m Experiencing Workers’ Compensation Retaliation?
If you are injured on the job, you have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim with your employer’s insurer, and receive appropriate medical care. However, some employers do not take it well when an employee actually uses these procedures, despite Connecticut law branding workers’ compensation as the exclusive remedy against an employer…. Read More »
Stats Show Rise In Workplace Injuries & Fatalities In 2020
A recently released white paper from ISN Software Corporation revealed that while the overall number of serious injuries and fatalities declined from 2019 to 2020, the rate at which they occurred (the “SIF rate”) spiked definitively. Statistics showed that the SIF rate was 429 per 100,000 workers, while in the previous year it had… Read More »
What Is A Medicare “Set-Aside” Trust? Do I Need One?
If a person is injured or contracts a disease while in the scope of their employment, they may file for workers’ compensation benefits, or in some cases, file a lawsuit against the person or entity that caused their injuries. If it becomes necessary, Medicare will pay those bills. However, if Medicare pays expenses that… Read More »
Can I Still Get Workers’ Compensation If I Catch COVID-19 At Work?
After more than two years, many U.S. employers have begun to settle into a reality where COVID-19 is omnipresent. However, there is still quite a lot of confusion as to what recourse Connecticut workers have should they contract the condition, especially on the job. In 2020, Governor Ned Lamont signed an executive order extending… Read More »
How To Spot Employer Retaliation After Filing A Workers’ Compensation Claim
Connecticut law extends workers’ compensation coverage to almost all employees within the state (it requires nearly all employers to have coverage). However, not all employers recognize that workers have the right to file for these benefits. It is all too common for an employer to take action against an employee who files a workers’… Read More »
How Do OSHA Violations Relate To Connecticut Workers’ Compensation?
The Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) is a federal entity which governs the regulations surrounding worker safety. It works to ensure that one’s workplace is “safe and healthful” and standards of hygiene & safety are observed, and also provides training and guidance to those who require it. The state of Connecticut has its… Read More »
Are You An Out-Of-State Employee Injured While Working In Connecticut? What To Know About Workers’ Compensation
Many people who work in Connecticut live in New York, Massachusetts, or Rhode Island. Whether you work in Connecticut on a daily basis, work in the state on a semi-regular basis, or are working on a one-time project in state, there is always the risk of a workplace accident. You need to know what… Read More »