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
Walmart has long been under fire for its treatment of its one million hourly employees that it employs in the United States. Many employees have voiced complaints over low pay, unpredictable and inflexible hours, and general working conditions. As workers’ … Continued
Have you ever had an employer tell you you’re not an “employee,” but rather an “independent contractor”? More importantly, do you know that independent contractors generally aren’t entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if they’re injured at work? Well, the Vermont … Continued
Physical work injuries are easy to identify. Whether it’s a herniated disc, a torn meniscus or even Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, physical injuries are generally pretty easy to see and diagnosis. But what about psychological injuries like depression, anxiety and PTSD, … Continued
In agricultural states such as Vermont, workers’ compensation lawyers often meet clients whose employers provide housing and/or board as part of their pay. Many times injured workers have not properly been advised that the market value of housing and board … Continued
On Friday, October 10, 2014, the Vermont Department of Labor announced that draft revisions to the Vermont Workers’ Compensation Rules are now available for review and comment. This is the first major revision to the Vermont Workers’ Compensation Rules since … Continued