What is workers’ compensation?

Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that provides medical care, wage replacement, and other benefits to employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job. It’s a no-fault system, meaning you may be eligible for benefits even if the accident was not your employer’s fault.

What should I do if I’m injured at work?

Report the injury to your employer as soon as possible Seek medical treatment from an approved provider Document the incident and follow all instructions from your doctor File a workers' compensation claim with the Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission Consulting with an attorney early can help protect your rights and avoid delays.

What benefits can I receive under workers’ compensation?

Depending on your injury, you may be entitled to: Medical expenses (including surgery, therapy, prescriptions) Temporary or permanent disability payments Wage replacement for time missed from work Vocational rehabilitation if you can’t return to your previous job

Can my employer fire me for filing a workers’ compensation claim?

No. It is illegal for an employer to retaliate against an employee for filing a legitimate workers’ compensation claim. If you suspect retaliation, you may have grounds for a separate legal action.

Do I need a lawyer for a workers’ compensation claim?

While you’re not required to have one, an experienced attorney can ensure you receive the full benefits you’re entitled to, help if your claim is denied, and represent you at hearings or appeals. Legal guidance is especially important in cases involving serious or long-term injuries.

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If you have been injured on the job, you may not be able to return to work and will need to take time off to recuperate. Unfortunately, the medical bills and lost wages associated with workplace injuries can be quite expensive. You will need to file for workers' compensation benefits, which is not always as simple as it should be. Although there are many different benefits available through workers' compensation, you may run into difficulty with your claim being denied or delayed unfairly. At Fitzpatrick Santos Sousa Perugini P.C., we are here to help you fight for the rights you are entitled to.

There are many different types of benefits which may be granted to you through workers' compensation. This includes payment or reimbursement for your emergency room bills, surgery, rehabilitation, hospital bills, medication, and other expenses associated with medical treatment. Your coverage may also include disability payments, if your illness or injury has rendered you unable to work temporarily or permanently. Depending on the severity of your injury, you may be out of work for quite some time recovering and getting back to pre-accident condition. This is why hiring a Waterbury workers' compensation attorney to assist you is so important.

Our attorneys and legal team have more than 35 years of experience and we are tri-lingual, allowing us to work with clients who speak English, Spanish, an Portuguese. If you need assistance with your paperwork or have a denied claim and are looking for a Waterbury workers' compensation attorney to represent you, our firm is here to help. For a free consultation with our Waterbury workers' compensation lawyer contact us at (203) 729-4555.

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What is workers’ compensation?
Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that provides medical care, wage replacement, and other benefits to employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job. It’s a no-fault system, meaning you may be eligible for benefits even if the accident was not your employer’s fault.
What should I do if I’m injured at work?
Report the injury to your employer as soon as possible
Seek medical treatment from an approved provider
Document the incident and follow all instructions from your doctor
File a workers' compensation claim with the Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission

Consulting with an attorney early can help protect your rights and avoid delays.
What benefits can I receive under workers’ compensation?
Depending on your injury, you may be entitled to:

Medical expenses (including surgery, therapy, prescriptions)
Temporary or permanent disability payments
Wage replacement for time missed from work
Vocational rehabilitation if you can’t return to your previous job
Can my employer fire me for filing a workers’ compensation claim?
No. It is illegal for an employer to retaliate against an employee for filing a legitimate workers’ compensation claim. If you suspect retaliation, you may have grounds for a separate legal action.
Do I need a lawyer for a workers’ compensation claim?
While you’re not required to have one, an experienced attorney can ensure you receive the full benefits you’re entitled to, help if your claim is denied, and represent you at hearings or appeals. Legal guidance is especially important in cases involving serious or long-term injuries.