Like nearly every other state, Connecticut requires most employers to provide some sort of protection for workers who suffer injuries as a result of their job duties. In addition to providing income replacement and health care benefits to injured employees, workers' compensation offers additional protections and insulates employers from expensive liability claims. Understanding how workers’ compensation works is key to receiving the benefits you need as quickly as possible.

An Overview of Connecticut’s Workers’ Compensation Program

What Is Workers’ Compensation?

Workers’ comp is a no-fault insurance system designed to support employees suffering from work-related medical conditions. Unlike personal liability claims, workers’ compensation recipients don’t have to prove negligence to collect benefits, and can even be approved if their own actions led to their injuries. The workers’ compensation system provides support in a wide range of situations, including accidental injuries, mental health issues related to an employee’s working conditions, and occupational injuries.

Workers’ Compensation in Connecticut

While some states operate their own workers’ compensation system, employers in Connecticut are required to purchase policies through private insurers. This applies to any business with employees or uninsured contractors, other than households with domestic laborers who work less than 26 hours per week.

Injured workers in Connecticut can receive temporary disability until they’re able to return to work or permanent benefits if your doctors believe you won’t be able to return to your previous position. While you recover, your employer is obligated to provide “light-duty” work until you’re able to resume your normal duties or take on another full-time role suited to your medical condition.

If you’ve been injured on the job or developed a work-related medical condition, the attorneys at D'Agosto & Howe LLC in Fairfield County, CT, will help protect your rights and ensure you get the benefits you deserve. They offer over 40 years of combined legal experience helping clients like you navigate the complexities of the workers’ compensation system. Visit their website to see how they can help, or call (203) 712-0210 to schedule a free initial consultation today.