Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Understanding Wage Calculation for Weekly Compensation Rate After a Work Injury in CT
Suffering from a work injury can be a challenging and stressful experience. One important aspect to consider during this time is understanding how your weekly compensation rate is calculated to ensure you receive the proper benefits. In Connecticut, the calculation of your weekly compensation rate is based on various factors, including the 52 weeks… Read More »
Navigating Work from Home and Hybrid Work Environments: Compensable Claims in CT
As the world of work continues to evolve, many employees find themselves working from home or in hybrid work environments. While these arrangements offer flexibility and convenience, they also raise important questions about workers’ compensation in the event of an injury. In Connecticut, understanding whether work from home or hybrid work environments are compensable… Read More »
Understanding Retirement and Your Eligibility for Workers’ Compensation Benefits: Pending Cases at CT Supreme Court
Retirement is a significant milestone in one’s life, representing the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. However, for individuals who have been injured on the job and are receiving workers’ compensation benefits, retirement can raise questions about their eligibility for continued benefits. Currently, there are two cases pending at the Connecticut Supreme… Read More »
Navigating PTSD and Mental-Health Treatments with Connecticut Workers’ Compensation
Mental health is an essential aspect of overall well-being, yet it often remains overshadowed by physical health concerns, especially in the workplace. For injured workers in Connecticut, understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the mental-health treatments covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law has become increasingly crucial. This blog post aims to shed light… Read More »
Understanding Workers’ Compensation – Your Guide to Permanent Disability, Necessary Care, and the Hearing Process: Workers’ Compensation Podcast Part 4 of 4
In the fourth and final installment of the four-part series, Attorney Morizio discusses claims regarding permanent and total disability, disfigurement and scarring, and even death. He also discusses reasonable and necessary care as well as curative vs palliative treatment. Lastly, he touches on the role of the workers’ compensation commission and hearing processes. If… Read More »
A Step-by-Step Guide to Navigating Your Workers’ Compensation Claim: Workers’ Compensation Podcast Part 3 of 4
In the third installment of four podcast episodes, Attorney Lawrence Morizio continues walking through a chronological handling of a workers’ compensation claim. He also discusses categories of benefits and impairment ratings. Amid dealing with pain and recovery, many individuals find themselves unsure about the process of filing for workers’ compensation. Understanding the various steps… Read More »
Understanding Workers’ Compensation Claims: Workers’ Compensation Podcast Part 2 of 4
In the second installment of four podcast episodes, Attorney Lawrence Morizio discusses COVID 19, occupational disease and the statute of limitations for workers’ compensation claims. He also discusses the difference between employees and contractors; and begins going through a chronological handling of a claim. Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that provides medical… Read More »
A Guide for Injured Works – Understanding the Workers’ Compensation Act: Workers’ Compensation Podcast Part 1 of 4
In the first installment of four podcast episodes, Attorney Lawrence Morizio discusses the history of the Workers’ Compensation Act and defines what a workers’ compensation claim is. Navigating the complexities of workplace injuries can be daunting. One of the key pieces of legislation designed to protect employees in such situations is the Workers’ Compensation… Read More »
Empowering Injured Workers: Navigating Vocational Rehabilitation in Workers’ Compensation Claims
Experiencing a work-related injury is a challenging and often life-altering event. Beyond the physical pain and recovery process, injured workers may also face significant changes in their career paths. This is where vocational rehabilitation steps in as a beacon of hope, offering a pathway to new opportunities and career pivots. Understanding how vocational rehabilitation… Read More »
Understanding Voluntary Agreements in Workers’ Compensation
If you have been injured at work and are dealing with a workers’ compensation claim, you may come across the term “Voluntary Agreement.” But what exactly is a Voluntary Agreement? Should you sign one if it is issued by the responsible workers’ compensation carrier? In this blog post, we will delve into the details… Read More »