Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can You Recover Pain And Suffering Damages In A Workers’ Compensation Claim In Vermont?
A work-related injury can cause a significant amount of pain, both physically and mentally. If you sustained a work injury that left you with debilitating pain that can’t allow you to do what you could before you sustained the injury, you might feel entitled to compensation to cover for that pain and suffering. But… Read More »
Understanding Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits In Vermont’s Workers’ Compensation Cases
Each year, millions of employees suffer workplace injuries and develop workplace illnesses. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2021 alone, employers in the private industry reported more than 2.5 million nonfatal workplace injuries and diseases. While many employees who suffer workplace injuries or develop workplace illnesses resume work after some time, some… Read More »
Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Workers injured or sickened on the job have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim and recover benefits. In Vermont, you are not legally obligated to hire an attorney to file a workers’ compensation claim. However, hiring a workers’ compensation attorney is the best way to protect your legal rights and ensure you… Read More »
Getting Workers’ Compensation Benefits For Repetitive Stress Injuries
Often, when people think of work-related injuries, they think of a sudden accident, such as a slip and fall, that results in a life-altering injury. However, many employees suffer life-changing work-related injuries from the cumulative effect of repetitive motions or postures on the job. Repeated stress injuries are estimated to affect more than 1.5… Read More »
Things You Should Not Say To Your Workers’ Compensation Doctor
After suffering a work injury, you should seek medical attention immediately. In Vermont, your boss can tell you which doctor to see for your first visit, but you can pick which doctor to see after the first visit. Seeking medical attention is crucial to getting your work injury treated properly. It’s also a critical… Read More »
What Evidence Can You Use For Your Vermont Workers’ Compensation Claim?
After an employee suffers a work injury in Vermont, the burden of proof lies on them. “Burden of proof” is the standard a party seeking to prove their case must satisfy to have that fact legally established. However, because workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, you do not have to prove that someone is… Read More »
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits If The Injury Was My Fault?
After suffering a workplace injury in Vermont, you may be eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim and recover benefits. This is because all employers in Vermont carry workers’ compensation coverage. But what if your injury was your fault? Can you still file a workers’ compensation claim and recover benefits? Often, workers who suffer… Read More »
What Are Your Rights As An Injured Employee?
Anyone can suffer a work injury, including people who work in offices, but some workers are more at risk of suffering work-related injuries than others. Due to their frequent interaction with dangerous conditions and heavy machinery, construction workers, workers in the agricultural industry, and structural and steel workers are among the workers most at… Read More »
Debunking Some Common Myths About Workers’ Compensation
If you’ve suffered a work injury in Vermont, you may be eligible to recover workers’ compensation benefits. If you’ve never suffered a work injury before, there may be many things you don’t know about workers’ compensation. In an attempt to gather information, you may turn to family, friends, or the internet. Unfortunately, there are… Read More »
Independent Medical Examinations And Workers’ Compensation
In Vermont, workers’ compensation laws allow injured employees to see a doctor of their choosing. Your doctor will decide what medical treatment you need, when you can resume work, whether you have a permanent disability, and whether you have reached Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI). However, if there is a dispute with the insurance company… Read More »