When someone dies while at work in Vermont, it is a tragedy for all parties involved. While workplace deaths used to be more common, modern laws such as OSHA and the Vermont Workers’ Compensation Act have helped to make the … Continued
Simply put, the fact that you have a preexisting condition does not inhibit your ability to pursue a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Vermont law says that if you have a preexisting condition then experience a similar work injury that … Continued
For the third year in a row, annual workplace deaths have increased. During 2016, there were 5,190 workplace fatalities reported in the United States according to a report that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released last week. This is … Continued
Kids’ Chance of Vermont is a non-profit organization that provides scholarships to children of workers who have been injured or killed on the job in Vermont. It is managed by a volunteer board of workers’ compensation professionals from the areas … Continued
Vermont’s workers’ compensation law generally prohibits an employee from suing their employer, even in cases where the employer is at fault. An injured employee’s sole remedy is to bring a workers’ compensation claim for workers’ compensation benefits such as wage … Continued
In December 2016, approximately 450,000 disabled workers receiving Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI) had filed for workers’ compensation benefits. This is according to the recently released Annual Report on the Social Security Disability Program – 2016. Among disabled workers who … Continued
What is an IME? An Independent Medical Examination (IME) essentially is a second opinion requested by the employer or workers’ compensation insurance carrier. There is no treating physician/patient relationship established, and the information you provide will not be kept confidential. … Continued
While out of work for a work injury, an employee collects a weekly temporary total disability check that is equal to two-thirds (0.667) of his or her average weekly wage. In general, average weekly wage is based upon an employee’s … Continued
Vermont workers’ compensation laws provide death benefits to dependents of those who are fatally injured in a work injury. The public generally thinks of workers’ compensation as providing benefits to workers’ injured on the job, but Vermont workers’ compensation provides … Continued
Brain injuries at work are common and can have a devastating impact on an injured worker. Our workers’ compensation attorneys have years of experience representing people who have suffered a brain injury and our workers’ comp lawyers are familiar with … Continued