Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can You Recover Workers’ Compensation In CT – If You Do Not Live In CT?
Connecticut workers’ compensation law covers almost every employee in the state, mandating no-fault medical benefits and other measures designed to allow an injured worker to heal before getting back to work. That said, it generally is only available to those who live in the state, at least in theory. There are exceptions to this…. Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Connecticut Workers’ Comp Claims
Workers’ compensation benefits are available to the wide majority of Connecticut employees, to help them stay afloat financially and recover from injury. However, it is common for injured workers to have questions or concerns. Knowing your rights and your options is crucial moving forward – getting the right answers can make the difference between… Read More »
CT Supreme Court Denies Workers’ Comp To Firefighter With Heart Condition
Connecticut’s law regarding workers’ compensation is fairly expansive – all but a very few employers are required by law to provide coverage to their employees. However, coverage does not always cover part-time workers, often to their own surprise. A recent Connecticut Supreme Court case denied coverage to a firefighter who had claimed heart disease… Read More »
Connecticut Employers Must Help Protect Against Heat Stroke
According to Scientific American and other reputable media, July 2023 has been the hottest recorded month ever, and as of this writing, the weather shows no signs of cooling down until autumn. What this means for the average person is that extra precautions must be taken to safeguard one’s health, particularly when outside. This… Read More »
Can I Lose My Job While Out On Workers’ Comp?
When someone is injured on the job in Connecticut, they are usually able to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits and take time off work to heal (if required). In general, the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and state workers’ compensation law state that a worker cannot be terminated while out on… Read More »
New Bill Could Expand Workers’ Comp Coverage
In late April 2023, a bill seeking to expand workers’ compensation coverage in Connecticut was referred to the Appropriations Committee from the state Senate. While insurance companies immediately opposed the measure, there has been a groundswell of support for extending these benefits for some time. Connecticut employees who sustain post-traumatic stress-related injuries on the… Read More »
Patterns In Workers’ Compensation Filings
Every industry in the United States sees a certain baseline amount of workers’ compensation claims, regardless of how safe the industry may be. That said, the demographics of who is making these claims will change periodically, for a variety of different reasons. New data has shown a notable shift in the pattern of just… Read More »
Office Workers Need Workers’ Compensation Coverage, Too
When most people think about workers’ compensation, they tend to think of people who work outside, at jobs that are immediately and constantly dangerous. In reality, any employee can be injured at any given job, and this goes for blue-collar, white-collar, and any situation in between. If you work in an office, there are… Read More »
Statistics Show Changes In Rate Of Workplace Injuries & Fatalities
It has been a statistical truism for some time that the most serious injuries & fatalities (SIFs) in the workplace occur at the height of summer, in July and August. However, a recent study from ISN Software Corp. shows that January’s average rate for SIFs has also steadily risen in recent years. There are… Read More »
Connecticut Workers’ Compensation & Heavy Machinery Accidents
Construction accidents involving heavy machinery are not the most frequently occurring, but they are often some of the most severe, simply because of the long-term, potentially life-changing nature of the injuries they can cause. Overall, the construction industry is one of the most dangerous in the United States, and if a construction worker is… Read More »