This is one of those questions that’s tricky to answer as there are so many factors that play into whether or not an injury while at your company’s holiday party would be considered to be a Connecticut workers’ compensation injury.
Of course every situation will be different and knowing the facts of the incident will be very important in determining whether or not you can make a claim, there are some factors that we know will impact the Commission’s decision. Some of these factors include:
- Were you required to attend the party as the function of your job?
- If the event was held during regular work hours, this may impact the decision as to whether you would have a claim.
- It matters what was taking place at the party as well. If annual bonuses or awards were being given out, this could impact your claim.
- As in most Connecticut workers’ compensation claims, if the injury occured on the business’ premises and the owner/manager should have repaired something that caused or contributed to the injury, your claim may be impacted.
There are many factors that come in to play when determining whether an event like a holiday party could lead to a recognized workplace injury. In an instance like this, you may need someone to review your case that has experience and is board certified. You can contact our office and one of our attorneys will reach out to better understand the circumstances surrounding your injury.
