In the state of Connecticut the Workers’ Compensation Commission sets a maximum weekly financial benefit that a worker may be entitled to if injured on the job. The number that is set by the commission is based on the average weekly wage in the state.
If you are injured on the job, the state of Connecticut may authorize a maximum weekly benefit of $1,328. It is important to note that not everyone who files a workers’ compensation claim in the state is entitled to this amount of benefit as all factors are considered when determining the benefit amount.
The maximum amount of weekly benefit is for someone who has been deemed as having temporary or permanent total disability. For others, the maximum benefit is different. For instance, a worker who has been deemed as filing for temporary partial disability would be eligible for up to the weekly maximum benefit of $1,158. This maximum benefit is the same for those filing for permanent partial disability.
The state of Connecticut’s Workers’ Compensation Commission has a procedure for how it determines what your weekly benefit allotment will be. The three step process determines your benefit with your gross weekly income, your filing status, and whether you’re over 65-years of age. Once this procedure is followed your weekly benefit allotment is determined.
You may need a board certified workers’ compensation attorney to help navigate the process of filing your claim. Contact our office immediately and we will review your case.
