Workers' Compensation Blog

Workers' Comp Practice in Norwalk Acquired by Schafer & Schafer, LLP April 11, 2014

Our Stamford, Connecticut-based law firm, Schafer & Schafer, LLP, has just expanded through our acquisition of The Law Office of B.T. Canty, Esq. PC, a workers' compensation practice that was ...

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New Connecticut Bill Looks to Expand Workers' Comp Coverage to Include Mental Trauma and PTSD April 4, 2014

Current state laws make it all but impossible for individuals to recover workers' compensation benefits after going through an extremely traumatic incident at work, even after receiving a ...

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The Dangers Posed by Repetitive Tasks March 28, 2014

Individuals who perform repetitive tasks as a part of their daily work routine are at serious risk of sustaining traumatic and painful work-related injuries. Many workers may not even know they are at ...

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Can Independent Contractors Claim Workers' Comp Benefits? March 21, 2014

If you are an independent contractor who has been injured while doing your job, you may be wondering about your eligibility to claim workers' compensation benefits from the company to which you are ...

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What is an Occupational Disease and How Do I Know if I Have One? March 14, 2014

There are many professions that require workers to perform their duties in an unsafe or potentially harmful environment. The risks these types of jobs pose are usually considered as just another part ...

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What You Need to Know About Workplace Violence May 22, 2013

According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), workplace violence is defined as any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or any other form of threatening ...

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