During a time when you are receiving Connecticut workers’ compensation benefits you may need to submit to what is known as an employer’s/respondent’s examination to remain in compliance with your claim.
An employer or the employer’s insurance company may request that an employee be given this type of examination or it may be required by a Workers’ Compensation Commissioner to determine the extent or severity of an injury. The cost of the examination will be covered by the employer/respondent.
The request for an examination must be considered reasonable, which by statute means that no extensive travel is required to submit to the examination. You are allowed to have your own physician present at the examination, which would be at your own expense, but this is not common practice for these types of examinations. If you believe that the request is unreasonable you can request an Informal Hearing with a Commissioner to determine the validity of the request.
All parties involved must receive a medical report after the examination is complete. The report must be delivered to you and all other parties involved in the request for examination in the same manner.
In a Connecticut worker’s compensation claim you have rights. Our board certified attorneys know the system well and can review your case for you. Contact our office immediately for a review.
