Workers' compensation helps employees who suffer injuries or illnesses because of their jobs. While physical injuries are commonly recognized, mental health claims are equally important but often misunderstood. In Connecticut, understanding how mental health claims...
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4 common injury types in offices for workers’ compensation
In office work, injuries may seem less common than in physically demanding jobs. However, office workers in Connecticut are not immune to workplace injuries. These injuries can result from various factors. They include ergonomic issues, repetitive tasks and workplace...
Job-related injuries among teachers
Teachers play a vital role in shaping the future generation. Unfortunately, the demands of their profession can lead to work-related injuries. While teaching may not be typically associated with hazardous environments, it is important to recognize the potential...
Can health care providers file claims for post-traumatic stress?
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone. It’s been difficult for those who’ve contracted the disease and the health care providers who’ve dedicated their work and lives to address it. To say that being a health care provider during the onset of COVID-19...
Can you choose a doctor for your workers’ compensation claim?
Workers' compensation is a type of insurance that benefits both the employer and the employee. It pays for an employee's medical expenses for any work-related injury or illness. At the same time, workers’ compensation helps employees get back to work quickly, which...
What are your rights if you sustained work-related injuries?
Work aims to maintain or improve your living conditions by financing your necessities. While this may be the case, risks are still likely to happen. The nature of some jobs is inherently more dangerous than others resulting in injuries or illnesses with varying...
How can you collect workers’ comp?
If you need to claim workers' compensation benefits in Connecticut, it's important to follow the exact procedure. Otherwise, the insurance company might deny your claim because of a technicality. You'll also lose your opportunity to file for workers' comp if you don't...