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Posted by Erin Gallivan | Workers Comp Benefits
Vermont law requires that most employers carry workers’ compensation insurance. Even if the business only has one part-time employee, they need to purchase a policy to cover work-related injuries. In this tough economic climate, however, some companies might refuse to buy a policy or just outright cancel it to save money. Other small business owners …
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When you suffer an on-the-job injury, Vermont workers’ compensation law requires your employer to pay for any medical care you require as a result of your accident. This is not limited to just hospitalization and doctor’s visits. Vermont law states your employer must “furnish” you with any “reasonable surgical, medical, and nursing services” that you …
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Soft tissue injuries are some of the most common with workers’ compensation. Stress, overexertion, and repetitive motions can injure muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Workers can feel sharp pain and experience swelling after suffering an on-the-job injury. Contact our law firm to discuss whether you can submit a claim for a soft tissue injury. AVermont workers’ …
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Tags: workerscompclaim, workerscompensationlaws, workerscompinvermont, workerscomplawyer, workerscomprightsPosted by Tristan Larson | Workers Comp Benefits
With autumn approaching, weather in Vermont is about to change drastically. Already, overnight temperatures are falling into the 40s, and in a matter of weeks we could see our first frost. With cold weather comes the risk of extreme cold workplace injuries. Call Larson & Gallivan Law if you were injured by frostbite or another …
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In these challenging economic times, many Vermonters have to work more than one job just to make ends meet. Having two–or more–jobs not only increases a person’s stress levels and fatigue. It makes them even more susceptible to an on-the-job injury that can threaten their livelihood. So how doesVermont workers’ compensation law apply to people …
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Tags: workerscompinsurance, workerscompinvermont, workerscomplawyer, workerscomprightsPosted by Erin Gallivan | Workers Comp Benefits
Finally being approved for benefits might lead to a sigh of relief, but soon enough many workers are told to return to a modified version of their job. Even your doctor could be pushing you to get back to work, despite the ongoing pain and limitations you experience. Light duty work is often a source …
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Tags: vermontworkscomp, workerscompbenefits, workerscompensationlaws, workerscomplawyer, workerscomprightsPosted by Erin Gallivan | Workers Comp Benefits
The transportation industry is one of the most dangerous in Vermont. Truckers and other drivers face hazardous weather and dangerous roads, not to mention other motorists who might be fatigued or chemically impaired. If you were injured while driving for a job, you can seek workers’ compensation benefits. You might also have the legal right …
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According to a report from Vermont Business Magazine, a group of dairy workers in Vermont are complaining about poor wages and unsafe working conditions. A study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst Labor Center—which was focused primarily on migrant laborers in the state’s dairy industry—found that 77 percent of employees surveyed had suffered a job …
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If you are injured on the job in Vermont and unable to return to work for an extended period of time, you are entitled to receive certain disability benefits under workers’ compensation. This includes temporary total disability (TTD) and temporary partial disability (TPD) benefits. TTD benefits replace your wages if you are unable to work …
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Workplace accidents and injuries often leave workers in considerable pain. To get well, you need individualized medical attention from a licensed physician. Helpfully, Vermont requires that your employer’s workers’ compensation insurer cover all necessary and reasonable medical care. But what types of treatment is covered? Our Burlingtonworkers’ compensation attorneys look at some of the most …
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