The new year is upon us and for many that means a new job. It’s an exciting time with endless possibilities and a renewed energy for the work that you do, but it can also be a scary time. There are possibilities that while at a new job you could get injured while performing your duties and that could lead to a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim.
If you believe that an injury you sustained at work should be eligible for a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim you should file the report of your injury as soon as possible with your supervisor. Reporting your injury as soon as possible is one of the best ways you can make sure that the claim gets approved and you will get the compensation you should for your injury. Immediate reporting of your injury to your supervisor will ensure that you have the best possible chance of having a smooth approval of
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports on the number of workplace injuries and illnesses there are each year. These numbers are a reflection of the past, but can be used as a warning of sorts for injuries and illnesses to come. The most recent data that the BLS has is from 2021 and as 2022 winds down we will get a better picture of what this year looked like from a Connecticut workers’ compensation standpoint, but until then the numbers from 2021 are instructive.
When you work on a job site that is outside in the frigid cold winter months here in Connecticut the first thing you’re thinking about is probably keeping yourself warm for your own comfort, but did you know that keeping yourself warm can also have safety implications for you as well. It’s true, when you are cold there is a greater risk of getting injured and having to file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim because you are not working under optimal conditions.
As we start to head into the coldest time of the year it is critical for those that work outside or in colder environments to bundle up to stay warm. It is also important that if you are one of the people who work at sites where the cold weather can impact your day to day that you keep an eye out for slippery surfaces to avoid a Connecticut workers’ compensation injury.
The hot summer days are great for fun and sun, but did you know that there are some concerns for workers who are battling this weather each and every day? Hot summer weather may not be the first thing that comes to your mind when you’re thinking about being injured at work, but this time of year, if you’re working outside you may find yourself in a situation that leads to a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim due to the extreme heat.
It is that time of year again, time for festivals and fairs to be all around us. The state is abuzz with excitement of kids anxious to get cotton candy and ride on all the rides, but let’s not forget the people who actually make these festivals run. Without the ride operators, game purveyors and food workers, festivals wouldn’t be the same. It is with that in mind that we look at the possibility that these festival workers may find themselves in a situation where they are needing to file a Connecticut wor
Landscaping and groundskeeping crews are out in full force this time of year with many seasonal hires on their teams. Many companies have a wide array of experience levels for their employees. However, whether you are a new hire or an experienced landscaper or groundskeeper there are quite a few types of injuries that may result in a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim.
In the summer of 2019, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law a bill that allows for first responders like police officers and firefighters to file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim for mental health reasons. The legislation effectively separates the mental health anguish that first responders may be under from the physical ailment
In the most recent information available, the Connecticut Department of Labor indicates that the industries that cause the largest number of workplace fatalities in the state of Connecticut are similar to those industries nationwide. When someone dies on the job not only may it present as a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim, but also as a Connecticut wrongful death claim as well.
