Employees with on-the-job injuries may feel anxious about asserting their legal rights. They may worry about incurring costs while facing medical expenses and a drop in income. Thankfully, those who reach out to Mancini Law may benefit from a free initial consultation.
Our firm can help people understand their rights and navigate the process of pursuing Connecticut workers’ compensation benefits. What scenarios may make the support of a workers’ compensation attorney necessary after an on-the-job injury?
When the injury is severe
A machinery malfunction or a struck-by incident on a construction site could put a worker in the hospital for weeks. The more significant the consequences of the on-the-job injury, the more likely the injured professional is to require legal guidance.
Those with severe injuries that may cause permanent functional limitations may need support with workers’ compensation claims paperwork, such as the Form 30C for Connecticut workers. They may also need help communicating with their employers, the insurance company or the medical professionals overseeing their care.
When there are claim complications
Maybe an employer claims that the worker had a pre-existing injury or that they hurt themselves while off the clock. Perhaps there is a dispute about the treatment plan recommended by the physician overseeing the worker’s care.
Either the insurance company or the employer may try to delay or deny the claim. Workers struggling to manage their claims on their own may be unsure of their rights or how to handle roadblocks intended to deny them the benefits they deserve. In scenarios where professionals have already initiated a claim but they struggle to secure the benefits they deserve, bringing in a lawyer for support can be beneficial.
Attorneys can help with appeals and can educate injured workers about their rights after a denied workers’ compensation claim in Connecticut. They can also help workers who need to file third-party lawsuits in addition to a simple workers’ compensation claim. A lawyer’s help can be quite valuable when professionals sustain permanent injuries that treatment may not fully cure.
Injured employees and workers with job-acquired medical conditions may want to reach out to the team at Mancini Law. Our firm can provide a free initial consultation to evaluate the injured professional’s eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits and advise them of their options. Injured professionals can begin the process by clicking here or calling 860-595-5499.