The days of the family farm may be dangerously close to coming to an end, but there are still situations where workers are being put at risk of injury. That was the case for a Winsted man who was paralyzed after he was attacked by a bull in heat while working on a farm in Harwinton.
At your workplace injuries can happen, but they don’t always come in an emergency situation. You might cut yourself and while it would hurt and may even lead to a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim, it wouldn’t necessarily constitute an emergency. Not every injury at work is an emergency and often they can be addressed on site and without any outside intervention.
When you work in a building that is accessible to the public, sometimes you may find yourself in a situation where an unexpected injury befalls you. That was the case for those who worked at a grocery store in New Haven and were injured when a vehicle crashed into the side of the buil
One of the biggest industries in the state of Connecticut is shipbuilding. It is the backbone of our economy and it is truly a sense of pride for all residents of the state. With that pride and economic prosperity also comes the likelihood of workplace injuries that could lead to a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim being filed.
A dog bite injury could happen to you when you’re least expecting it, but for delivery workers dog bites are almost an expected injury that can occur and lead to a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim. In fact, the United States Postal Service (USPS) and other delivery companies often train their delivery drivers on how to handle dogs and their owners if they are a perceived threat.
Most everyone has some type of pain or ache, especially as they get older. These pains can linger for long periods of time and if we don’t address them they can become major issues that cause us to lose time at work and not be able to do the things we love to do outside of the workplace.
It was an unusual situation when a worker who was working to repair the Washington Bridge in Stratford fell through a hole in the bridge, 50-feet below to a construction barge that was under the bridge.
There is a lot to love about the spring season. Flowers are blooming and the weather is warming, but if you work outside, the spring weather can be treacherous. Working in spring weather conditions may lead to an accident and an injury which could become a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim.
What types of weather conditions can be dangerous for you if you’re working outside during the spring months?
During the holidays and the months leading up to the busiest time of year for many stores and businesses, seasonal workers are an invaluable piece of the workforce. Many seasonal workers are part time employees that allow businesses to staff more people then they otherwise would to cover for the busier shopping days of the year. These seasonal workers are eligible for Connecticut workers’ compensation if they are injured on the job.
When you go to work each day you should have a certain level of expectation that your employer has taken the necessary steps to keep you and your co-workers safe while on the job. This may not always be the case. In some cases a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim may arise out of an employer's inability to put the right processes in place to keep her/his employees free from harm. Needless to say, this is a troubling situation that should be rectified.
