If you’re ever in the situation where you need to file a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim you are going to need to make sure you have all of your information lined up and ready to go.
From the moment you are injured to the final compensation you will want to make sure you are taking care of everything in an organized and clear manner so nothing falls through the cracks. One of the most important things you can do to ensure that the process is smooth and stress free is to make sure your communication is clear and concise with all parties involved.
The first point of communication in the claims process will be your supervisor at your job after your injury occurs. Your clear communication to your supervisor about the nature of your injury and where/when it took place will be a critical first step in processing your claim. If there is any misunderstanding between you and your supervisor it may lead to a denied claim and one that will leave you fighting for compensation. This is a critical first step.
You will also want to make sure you are communicating in an appropriate manner with any medical providers you come in contact with. You should detail all of the pain you are experiencing whether you think it is related to the work-related injury or not. You should detail for your medical provider the circumstances surrounding your injury, even if they do not directly ask you for this information. You should confirm with them what they are going to recommend for a course of recovery action.
The next person or group of people you will want to clearly communicate with are your legal representation. If you require representation you will want to lay out all of the details for them and how the injury occurred. You will want to provide any documentation that is available, notes from your medical provider and your work supervisor and any other relevant materials that you think will help your legal representation work in your best interest.
The idea here with communication when it comes to a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim is that you will want to, in some ways, over communicate. With your supervisor, your medical provider and any legal representation you might have you will want to give her/him all of the information you have so you can make sure that nothing is missed. It’s very difficult to go back and address something once you have laid out the facts of your situation.
If you need guidance through the claims process you may wish to speak with an attorney. Contact our office and one of our board certified attorneys will review your situation and work with you to protect your long-term interests.
