No one wants to get injured on the job, but sometimes it happens and that may constitute a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim. When you’ve been injured you may need to work with a board certified attorney who can review your claim and make sure that you are being compensated in the right way.
While every injury is different there are areas of compensation that you may be entitled to depending on the injury. You can file your claim on your own, but to make sure all of these areas are investigated and you are compensated fairly you may need to speak with an attorney.
An attorney can help you be compensated in the following areas:
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Bills that you may incur from being hospitalized or through any rehabilitation that you might need from your injury.
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Additionally visits to doctors or specialists will have you accruing bills and you may be compensated for these bills as well.
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While you’re out of work if you are on workers’ compensation you can claim lost wages and are entitled to this portion of your compensation.
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There may come a point where your injury will not allow you to return to your previous role with the company and you may need to seek career training to develop the skills necessary to work another job in that same business. Any fees you accrue from additional training may be compensated.
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If your claim happens to be a personal injury claim you may also be compensated for pain and suffering. An attorney can help you decide whether this is an area of compensation you are eligible for.
Being injured at work can be a hassle and may require you to jump through a lot of hoops to heal your injury and get back to work, it should not be a financial burden on you or your family. If you are injured on the job you are entitled to file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim and are eligible for a number of reimbursements for your time and damages. You should never leave any part of your compensation on the table because as an employee you have worked for that compensation over the many years you have been employed.
While filing a claim can seem straightforward you may need an attorney that is board certified who can work with you to insure that you are compensated fairly and fully for your injuries. Contact our office and one of our attorneys can work to protect your long-term interests.
