A Connecticut workers’ compensation claim can be the result of workplace injuries that are big and small. There may be injuries that require time away from the workplace and injuries that you may be able to return to work very quickly following. Some of the worst injuries resulting from an incident in the workplace may result in needing to undergo surgery.
Whether or not your injury leads to the need for surgery, your first step after an accident that leads to an injury should always be the same, notify your supervisor that you have been injured on the job. If your injury is too severe to actually tell her/him yourself you may want to have a co-worker notify your supervisor of the injury. Either way, it is critical that your injury be noticed to your supervisor in a timely manner so that your claim can be filed with limited ambiguity.
Once your supervisor is notified you may need to seek medical attention. Seeing medical attention is a critical component to your recovery and your return to work. If your medical provider instructs you that you will need surgery for your injury you will want to, again, notify your employer as soon as possible. Many injuries that occur in the workplace can lead to the need for surgery. Some of these injuries may include the following;
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Lower back pain or strains. These injuries can often be lingering and long lasting, therefore they may lead to the need for certain surgeries including a bulging or herniated disk surgery, spinal fusion, or cervical disk surgery, among many others that may be needed when you strain or feel serious back pain.
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An injury to your head. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) may occur in the event that you experience an injury to your head and in this case you may need to seek the opinion of a surgeon who may recommend a certain surgery to address the issues caused by the strike to your head.
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A slip or fall may result in an injury to your knee. Similarly to back pain, knee pain can often linger and cause long-term issues for your ability to perform the duties of your job well. If this is the case your medical provider may suggest that you undergo knee surgery. Recovery from knee surgery can be quite long and require significant time away from your workplace so you should keep your employer updated on your situation as best you can.
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If your workplace is somewhere where you may run into a situation where you experience a burn injury you may need to seek surgery to repair your burns, especially if they are severe. This type of surgery can be painful and cause a long-term recovery.
Whether or not an injury that you experience at your workplace requires surgery you should always seek medical attention for your injury and report it immediately to your supervisor. If you experience an injury while at work it may be considered a Connecticut workers’ compensation injury and it may require that you file a claim. If this is the case you will want to start that process as soon as the injury happens.
Contact our office if you experience an injury at work and you feel that you may need the guidance of a board certified workers’ compensation attorney. Our experienced attorneys will review your situation and work with you to navigate the claims process.
