Workers’ Compensation

Thanks to the Scinto Commercial Properties, Sikorsky, and other major office space and companies, Shelton has become a hub of work opportunities for those in the Fairfield County area. While the job opportunities in Shelton are great, all jobs carry some inherent risk. As we’ve discussed elsewhere in this section, some jobs like construction jobs carry more risk than others, such as desk jobs. However, you can be injured at work whether you are out on the road, at a construction site, or in an office building. On this page, learn more about the actions that you can take if you are a Shelton worker injured while on the job.

Shelton Worker’s Compensation

Worker’s compensation is an option open to Shelton employees injured in the workplace. This is an insurance program available throughout the state of Connecticut and throughout the United States as a whole. Worker’s compensation offers medical assistance and benefits to the injured worker while protecting the employer from a lawsuit. Because of these cons, it is beneficial to both parties involved.

One common question that we hear at our office is who is eligible for worker’s compensation. Some people fear that they won’t be eligible because they caused or contributed to the accident that injured them. In the state of Connecticut, these factors don’t prevent you from filing a worker’s compensation claim. While an employer does have the right to deny a claim, you can still get benefits even if you contributed to the accident in most cases. Your employer and their lawyers will investigate the situation to determine the strength of your specific case, but you are not automatically barred if the accident was your fault.

Rest assured that your employer has a team of lawyers working for their best interests. For this reason, it is a good idea to hire a Shelton worker’s compensation lawyer who has your best interest at heart. Failure to do this will weaker your worker’s compensation claim and it is more difficult to file a claim properly without the help of a lawyer.

Worker’s Compensation Benefits

Benefits will be available to you if your worker’s compensation case is accepted. You are eligible for compensation for your full day’s pay on the date of your injury or illness. In addition, you can get compensation to help pay for medical bills or anything related to the accident. You can also get benefits in the event that you have to take time off from work in order to recover. If you have a permanent injury, you may be eligible for permanent disability as well.

If your worker’s compensation claim is denied or you are seeking more benefits, you can take your case through an appeals process. This is something that can be discussed with a Shelton worker’s compensation lawyer. To have your questions answered contact us. We are here to provide more resources, review your situation, and help you make the best plan for moving forward given your case. Set up a free consultation with one of our attorneys today.