Seriously injured workers may need legal counsel for fair treatment in CT. We help injured workers collect the compensation they deserve under the Connecticut law that mandates all employers carry workers compensation insurance. Understanding the types of injuries, benefits, and recoverable damages available under workers comp provides a basic understanding of the nature of the claims.

Types of injuries covered:

Connecticut workers compensation may cover injuries such as:

• Work accident injuries, regardless of cause
• Occupational diseases resulting gradually from work conditions—asbestosis, mesothelioma, hearing loss, heart conditions, ulcers, etc.
• Repetitive trauma injuries—carpal tunnel syndrome, back, or neck problems
• Permanent scarring or disfigurement
• Damages that Connecticut workers compensation pays
• Damages that workers compensation pays include:
  
• Medical costs—treatment, prescription, hospital expenses, doctor fees, and medical miles (travel expense for treatment) 
• Lost wages—approximately two-thirds of gross wages
• Vocational training or rehabilitation

How I can help you with your workers comp case

Most injured workers cannot accurately estimate the compensation amount they should receive. Through knowledge and experience, a workers compensation lawyer knows whether a settlement offer is fair and can protect a worker’s rights. 

Seeking legal advice in a workers compensation claim helps avoid unnecessary delays, denied claims, or compensation amounts that are inadequate to cover injury costs. We take workers compensation cases on contingency, which means we get paid only if we gain a money settlement or award on your behalf. Our initial consultation to determine whether we can take your case is free.