The days of the family farm may be dangerously close to coming to an end, but there are still situations where workers are being put at risk of injury. That was the case for a Winsted man who was paralyzed after he was attacked by a bull in heat while working on a farm in Harwinton.
Injuries like the one described at the farm above are often unexpected and can be unpredictable, that does not however mean that they are not considered likely to result in a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim. If you are injured at work, wherever you work and in most cases, the circumstances of your injury still require that you are fairly compensated for your injury.
In the event that you are permanently injured, like becoming paralyzed, you will likely be considered for a variety of benefits that are afforded to those that are injured while on the job. Of course, which of the following benefits you are eligible for will be based on the circumstances of your unique injury, but this is a list of the possibilities that there may be ahead of you to be fairly compensated for your injury;
Temporary Total Disability Benefits (TTD): Based on the average amount of money that you make in a week, these benefits will be paid out if you are not able to perform the duties of your job because you are injured or are experiencing an illness.
Medical Benefits: Any medical attention that is required to treat your injury or illness that resulted from a situation at your job may be covered including things like medical treatment, doctor’s visits, time spent in the hospital, prescription drugs or surgery.
Permanent Partial Disability Benefits (PPD): In the event that you cannot return to work in the same capacity that you did before your injury you may be entitled to PPD benefits which take into account how severe your injury was and what your earning potential that you lost may have been.
Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits: If you are injured to the point where you can no longer do the job you were doing when you got injured, you may need to get retrained in a new job or profession and these benefits can pay for that training or education that you may need to find a new job.
In the event that you are injured and it leads to your death, your dependents may be able to collect death benefits. Your dependents would need to file a Connecticut wrongful death claim on your behalf to be eligible for these benefits.
The exact amount and details of the benefits you are eligible for cannot be outlined here because when you file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim your benefits are determined based on the circumstances of your particular situation. However, understanding the benefits that are potentially available to you in the event that you are injured can help you be informed and understand the process further.
If you need help navigating a claim after an injury you may need to speak with a board certified workers’ compensation attorney. Contact our office and one of our experienced attorneys will review your situation and work with you to protect your long-term interests.
