Did you know that by the 1920s almost all US states had some type of workers' compensation system? To learn more about your state's workers' compensation laws, contact an experienced attorney.
In Connecticut, workers' compensation claims against employers that are not self-insured are handled by insurance companies. Insurance companies operate under unique pressures and legal principles.
Whether you are pursuing a claim or seeking to defend against a claim, it is important to retain an attorney who has a complete understanding of insurance law and the insurance business.
At the Law Offices of Ralph A. Russo, just outside Hartford, we provide quality representation to our workers' compensation clients. Below is some basic information about workers' compensation law. Contact us to discuss your case with an experienced lawyer.
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Workers' Compensation Resource Links
AFL-CIO
Federation of 54 labor unions provides information on workers' compensation and links to information on occupational health and workers' rights.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Provides statistics and articles on injuries, illnesses and fatalities in the workplace from the federal government's labor statistics agency.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
A free consulting service for workers with disabilities and their employers from the US Department of Labor that provides information about job accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the employability of people with disabilities.
Legal Information Institute
Overview of workers' compensation law from Cornell Law School.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Provides comprehensive information on workplace injuries from a division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Provides comprehensive workplace safety information from a branch of the US Department of Labor.
US Department of Labor - Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP)
Web site for the federal agency that administers workers' compensation-like benefit programs for federal government workers, energy workers, maritime workers and coal miners.
Haz-Map: Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents
Information on hazardous substances and occupational disease from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Occupational Disease
Article about occupational disease from the Encyclopedia of Public Health.
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