When you’ve been injured on the job and are planning on filing a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim there are three types of claims that your injury might fall into. These are clearly defined by the state statute.
The following types of cases are clearly defined in Connecticut:
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Report Only: If you have been injured on the job and you have reported it to your supervisor but aren’t seeking any medical attention for your injury, it is considered to be a report only claim.
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Medical Only: While your injury may have led to the need to seek medical attention, it may not lead to you missing any work. Once you have reported your injury to your supervisor with the appropriate medical documentation, it is considered to be medical only.
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Lost Time: This type of claim is the result of missing time from work. In order for your claim to fall in this category you’ll need to have been injured on the job, reported it to your supervisor, and provided him/her with the medical documentation of your injury. If you will need to miss time from work it will be considered a lost time claim.
These three types of Connecticut workers’ compensation claims are important to know when reporting your injury to your supervisor so you can understand your rights.
A board certified attorney can help you navigate your claim, whichever type your claim falls into. Contact our office to speak with one of our board certified attorneys who are happy to review your claim.
