If you’re injured at work you may need to file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim. It is important that you take the appropriate steps to file a claim to make sure you have the best chance possible to be compensated for your injuries and not have the claim denied.
The first step you will need to take is to notify your direct supervisor when an injury occurs. This is the most important step so that your injury is well-documented and your supervisor can begin to file paperwork regarding the injury. This is, if you are able to physically perform this part of the process and your injury is not so severe that you have limited mobility. If you are unable to report the injury to your supervisor immediately, you will need to do it as soon as you are physically able so limited time passes between the time you are injured and the time in which your injury is reported.
Once you’ve reported your injury you will want to seek medical attention for your injury. Of course, this is a critical step to your recovery, but it is also a good faith effort to show your employer that you are taking the injury seriously and working to get back to work as soon as you possibly can.
It is important once your claim has been approved that you follow-through on all of the steps that are required to maintain your claim status and receive your full compensation while you are out of work due to your work injury. If you follow these steps you should have no problem maintaining your status for the entire time that you are out of work.
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Attend all of your medical appointments. Skipping appointments is a bad move for both your physical health, but it can also put you at jeopardy of your claim coming into question. While things come up and appointments get postponed, if you are not consistently attending your visits you may be putting your claim at risk.
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Report any changes in your condition to your doctor. Again this step is crucial for your physical health and for the validity of your claim. If your condition worsens or improves your doctor will want to know about it so she/he can note the change in your medical records and you can be sure that it is included in your claims paperwork.
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Always stay in close communication with the insurance company. If you receive inquiries from the insurance company you will want to respond quickly so you can stay connected to them throughout the process. You will also want to notify the insurance company of any changes in your condition as you progress through your recovery.
Taking these three steps once your Connecticut workers’ compensation claim has been approved will make sure you do not put your compensation in jeopardy while you are still out of work due to your injury. You may also wish to speak with an attorney who is board certified in the state of Connecticut so you can ensure that the process remains clear and your compensation does not become affected along the way. Contact our office and one of our board certified attorneys will speak with you about your situation and work with you to protect your long-term interests.
