Nobody wants to get hurt on the job, but if you do the question then becomes do you meet the criteria laid out by law to file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim? The good news is that the law is pretty clear on this question.
There are four key criteria that your claim must meet in order to be filed.
- You must have a work related injury or illness
- You must be an employee of the business you are filing a claim with
- Your employer must have workers’ compensation insurance
- You will need to meet all state deadlines to report and file your claim
If all four of these criteria are met you can then begin the filing of your workers’ compensation claim. While there are some cases that have special guidelines, these basic criteria need to met if you plan to file a claim.
While you may be able to file your workers’ compensation claim on your own, without the help of an attorney, if your employer contests your claim it may make sense for you to enlist the services of an attorney to help you navigate the claim process. If you find yourself in need of an attorney, our board certified attorneys can help, contact our office immediately.
