As a worker in New Haven, CT, you may have several “safety nets” of damages available to you when you suffer a work-related accident or illness:
Medical expenses coverage
Medical bills are costly for injured workers, because your employer has the right to choose the treating physician or hospital and, at times, will deny medical care at your expense. If you feel you are not getting the medical care you need, though, you can seek medical treatment elsewhere. Unfortunately, this is typically at your own expense.
But you have hope. If your employer denies your medical care, call 1-888-WIN-FAST, and speak to one of our workers' compensation lawyers today.
Lost income
When you are ill or injured and you can't work because of a workplace incident, workers' compensation benefits in New Haven, CT, are supposed to include two-thirds of your average paycheck amount. If your employer is forcing you to work while injured or is ignoring your physician's medical advice, you should speak to a lawyer. The team at Gould Injury Law understands workers' compensation laws in Connecticut and knows how to put them to work for you, so you can have time and rest to heal properly.
Lump-sum payment
In some cases, if you are unable to work or perform the same job duties, your employer has the right to stop offering you temporary disability benefits and ask for a final settlement upon releasing you from employment. Gould Injury Law knows workers' compensation law and will fight with you to get the highest final compensation.