Working should not be a hazardous situation, especially since employers are required to provide safe working conditions under OSHA laws. As a seasoned Waterbury workers’ compensation lawyer, I have seen many times when employers put people at risk, leading to costly, avoidable losses for victims.
At The Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we provide victims with answers and solutions. Set up a free consultation to speak to us about what happened in your accident. Founded in 2007, our Waterbury personal injury lawyer has the experience necessary to represent your case.
What to Expect from Workers’ Compensation Claims
In most situations, a person who suffers an injury at work while engaging in work-related tasks can expect their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance coverage to provide financial protection from medical costs and, in some cases, lost time at work.
Yet, the process has numerous steps and various limitations that can make it challenging for some to recover damages fairly without the assistance of an attorney.
Keep the following in mind:
- You must notify the manager or owner of the business right away about your injuries. Do this immediately if it is safe to do so. If not, seek medical care and then notify your employer.
- The employer must then submit a report to the state workers’ compensation board for the injury suffered by the employee. The employer will then alert their workers’ compensation insurance carrier about the claim.
- In an ideal environment, the insurance carrier receives notification and then verifies that the injury and losses apply under the policy before remitting payment for those losses.
- In situations where the employee will be out of work for an extended period, workers’ compensation will pay a portion of the employee’s typical earnings while they are out of work (and under the supervision of their doctor).
- Employees should receive medical care and then return to work when cleared. If they can do so with restrictions and modifications, that may be ideal.
As an employee in Connecticut, workers’ compensation laws limit your ability to file a claim against your employer for negligence. That means that you can file a workers’ compensation claim, but you cannot seek non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, for your loss.
However, there are times when our lawyer can help you navigate alternatives to that.
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Common Injuries That Require Workers’ Compensation
Many of the workers’ compensation cases our legal team handles are complex, often involving disputes, long-term injuries, and complicated recoveries, some of which even involve the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Commission. With the guidance of a Waterbury workers’ compensation attorney, you will have an advocate helping you to overcome the challenges you are facing. Some of the accidents we handle include:
- Equipment accidents: This includes accidents involving forklifts, heavy machinery, cranes, and other types of equipment. Accidents often result from poor maintenance, inadequate safety features, or ineffective communication.
- Chemical exposure: As one of the most complicated cases, some chemical exposure incidents go unnoticed for years. Whether immediately limiting or long-term cancer-causing, we fight for victims.
- Falls from heights: Many victims fall from heights, suffering traumatic brain injuries, crushed bones, and spinal cord damage due to poorly maintained safety systems.
- Burns: Burns from equipment or exposure can cause life-threatening injuries, disfigurement, and permanent disability.
- Rollover accidents: Accidents involving equipment rolling over, such as trucks or excavators, can result in severe injuries, including bone fractures, and pose lifelong challenges to returning to work.
Victims of serious injuries like these often face a long recovery, and going back to work may be impossible. Proving your losses is critical, as workers’ compensation companies are not likely to simply provide a claim large enough to minimize your future losses.
Our workers’ compensation lawyer in Waterbury at The Law Offices of James A. Welcome will help you hold those who did this to you accountable. Learn more about our firm today.
How a Waterbury Workers’ Compensation Attorney Can Help You
In a simple accident claim, you can get back to work in no time and not have to worry about the financial implications, but that is not as common as many expect.
With the help of a lawyer, you will know how to pursue additional compensation owed to you. There are several ways our legal team can help you through this process.
- Guide you through the claims process. Filing a claim for workers’ compensation when you are still trying to heal is not simple. We will help alleviate the pressure of this process.
- Support you through denials and disputes. It is possible to appeal many decisions related to workers’ compensation claims.
- Determine if a third party is involved. There are some situations where your employer is not the only one (or even at all) to blame. If a third party caused your accident at work, you may be able to pursue additional compensation for your losses, including pain and suffering.
- Increasing disability benefits. Victims facing long-term disability, including permanent full or permanent partial disability, will need to ensure they receive fair compensation. This is also complicated, but our experience enables our attorneys to maximize the level of compensation you receive.
- Navigating going back to work. If you are returning to work, you may need to do so gradually, slowly building up your ability. Some people need job retraining to do another position because they cannot handle the physical injuries they continue to have. We can help be your voice in these difficult situations.
Expect our attorney to fight for your full and fair compensation. Seek out an ally throughout this legal process. You can trust in our dedicated team to be there for you throughout the claims process.
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Expect Our Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Waterbury to Fight for You
For victims of a workers’ compensation claim, there is nothing more important than making sure you heal. Yet, financial limitations nearly always prompt people to return to work too soon or to settle their claim for too little.
At The Law Offices of James A. Welcome, our Waterbury workers’ compensation lawyer understands what you are facing. Set up a free consultation to discuss your case with us now.
