Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the idea that you could be seen for a workplace injury as part of a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim from the comfort of your own home was unthinkable. Now, it is commonplace.
The state of Connecticut is one of 49 states that now allow some form of telemedicine to be used in conjunction with workers’ compensation claims. Pre-pandemic that number was less than half of all states who allowed this type of medicine to be practiced.
As expected just in the months of March and April 2020, telemedicine appointments for workers’ compensation claims rose a whopping 91%. It is believed that in the next 5-10 years telemedicine will play an even larger role in the care of folks who have been injured while on the job.
What does this mean for you if you’ve been injured?
Not much about the process of filing a claim for a workplace injury has changed. It is still critical to report the injury to your supervisor immediately after it happens and seek medical attention. The only difference here is that you may be encouraged to seek medical attention via telemedicine as opposed to an in-person visit with a provider.
Once you have filed your claim, if it is accepted by your employer you will need to seek the proper medical attention and this medical attention may be done via telemedicine as a large percentage of workers’ compensation appointments are being done via telemedicine now. If your claim is denied you may need to seek the help of an attorney to help you navigate the Connecticut workers’ compensation claims process.
If you find yourself in a situation where you have been injured on the job and you are not sure how to navigate the process of being properly compensated for your injuries you may want to speak with a board certified attorney who can help you with your claim. Our board certified attorneys are experienced and can work with you to protect your long-term interests.
