It is that time of year again when the weather is warmer and the road construction begins. On a daily commute it is not uncommon to see four or five different road construction projects underway at any one given time. This can be a welcome sight to taxpayers who are excitedly awaiting potholes being filled and roads being paved, but it can be a sign of dangers ahead for the workers who are filling those potholes and paving those roads.
A Connecticut workers’ compensation claim can arise from any workplace, even in plain view and outside. These workers’ are entitled to the same protections that a worker on a construction site or in a warehouse are entitled to.
Workers who are on the job of paving or filling potholes can come into some particularly unique workplace injuries that could leave them out of work for an extended period of time. Some of these injuries include;
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Broken bones from heavy machinery
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An injury arising from an auto that does not follow speed rules in a construction zone
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Respiratory injury due to sustained exposure to fumes from paving materials
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Lacerations
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Lower back strains
If any of these injuries happen to a worker who is on the job at a road construction site, he/she may be able to file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim. It is important that the injury is reported immediately and the process of filing a claim begins as soon as possible.
When you or a loved one have been injured at work you may be able to file your claim on your own, but it may also require you to have representation from a board certified workers’ compensation attorney. Contact our office and one of our experienced attorneys can review your case.
