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Most Recent Workplace Injury Statistics Are Concerning

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.

Are You Working Outside In The Cold? Keep Yourself Warm To Stay Safe

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.  

Ice Anywhere Can Lead To A Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Injury Everywhere

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.

Hot Summer Weather Can Lead To Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Claims

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.

Festival Workers Can Be Faced With Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Injuries, Too

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

First Responders May Be Eligible For Connecticut Workers’ Compensation For Mental Health Issues

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

Workplace Fatalities In Connecticut Mirror National Trends

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.  

The Basics Of An Eye Injury That Is Claimed As Connecticut Workers’ Compensation

Everyday throughout our state there are people who work incredibly hard at their jobs for long hours.  Many of these people will eventually run into a situation where they are facing an injury that occured at work and they may need to file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim.   This is true for all industries and injury types.

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