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What Medical Care Will Workers’ Compensation Cover?

Posted by Erin Gallivan | Workers Comp Benefits

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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Can You Receive Workers’ Compensation for Toxic Exposure at Work?

Posted by Erin Gallivan | Workers Comp Benefits

Many workplaces have dangerous chemicals that a worker can inhale or absorb through their skin. These toxic chemicals may lead to serious diseases and illnesses.. The Vermont workers’ compensation system exists to help workers injured on the job. Fortunately, a toxic exposure at work will usually qualify for compensation. Larson & Gallivan Law stands ready …

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Vermont Estate Allowed to Proceed with Workers’ Compensation Claim Following Employee’s Death

Posted by Erin Gallivan | Workers Comp Benefits

Vermont’s workers’ compensation law provides certain benefits to the spouse and dependent family members of employees who die as the result of a work-related injury or illness. Typically, such claims must be submitted within six months of the employee’s death. But failure to meet this deadline may be excused if there is proof the employer …

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Are Seasonal Workers Eligible for Workers’ Compensation?

Posted by Tristan Larson | Workers Comp Benefits

Many Vermont industries rely on seasonal workers to fill critical worker shortages during parts of the year. Many are hired to work on farms during the summer and fall, or they work in the tourist industry. Vermont is a destination for skiers and those enjoying the snow, so seasonal employment opportunities are as plentiful in …

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Rutland, VT Mileage Reimbursement Benefits: How Workers Comp Can Pay for Your Travel to Doctors

Posted by Erin Gallivan | Workers Comp Benefits, Workers Comp Rights

After you’ve been approved to receive workers’ compensation in the State of Vermont, you can continue to receive support from the State in a variety of ways. These include temporary wage replacement, vocational rehabilitation support, and payment of your medical bills. Another benefit that you are entitled to be mileage reimbursement for your trips to …

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Can You Get Pain and Suffering Damages in a Workers Compensation Case in Vermont?

Posted by Tristan Larson | Workers Comp Benefits, Workers Comp Rights

No. As a worker’s comp lawyer, I am often asked, “Can you get pain and suffering from workers comp?” Unfortunately, there is no gray area here. The answer is always no. Four Types of Workers Comp Benefits There are only four categories of benefits in a workers compensation case: Temporary Disability Benefits: Wage replacement which …

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Can I Get Fired Because of a Work Related Injury in Vermont?

Posted by Tristan Larson | Workers Comp Benefits, Workers Comp Cases, Workers Comp Rights

The short answer is yes (sort of). How come? Because there is nothing in workers compensation law, which requires an employer to keep on an employee who cannot do the job because of a work-related injury, even if that injury was caused by work. So if your employer lets you go because you cannot work, …

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Case Study: When Workers Comp Insurance Stops Paying for Medical Care

Posted by Tristan Larson | Workers Comp Benefits, Workers Comp Cases, Workers Comp Rights

Souligny v. PB&J, Inc – State of Vermont In many workers’ compensation cases, chiropractic treatment is recommended. Because of the nature of chiropractic care, however, workers comp insurance companies can try to get out of covering the costs of the treatment, particularly after several years have gone by. This issue was addressed in a recent …

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Can I Get Reimbursed for Travel to Medical Appointments in Vermont?

Posted by Tristan Larson | Uncategorized

Yes. Under Worker’s Compensation Rule 4, when an injured worker is required to travel for medical treatment, medical exams, IMEs, and/or vocational rehabilitation related appointments, the injured worker is entitled to reimbursement for mileage, meals, and overnight accommodation. You must provided reasonable documentation to the insurance company. The insurance company is required to pay the …

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