West Hartford Workplace Injury Lawyer
If you are injured on the job, you can likely file a worker’s compensation claim to cover your medical bills and replace some of your lost wages. However, the process can be overwhelming, and you can’t always trust your employer to have your best interests in mind. Employers and their insurers often fight claims, depriving workers of the benefits they’ve earned.
Meanwhile, workers’ comp does not cover all your damages, such as pain and suffering. While you generally cannot sue your employer, you might be eligible to pursue a personal injury lawsuit if a party other than your employer is responsible for your workplace accident.
A West Hartford workplace injury lawyer from Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C., can determine all the avenues for compensation available to you. We’ll handle your workers’ compensation claim and any potential lawsuit while you focus on healing. Call 203-865-8430 or complete our case review form to schedule a free consultation.
Table of Contents
- Advocating for Injured Workers in West Hartford, CT
- Our Team of Trusted Workplace Injury Attorneys Are Here To Fight For You
- How Can a Workplace Injury Lawyer Help You?
- Who Can Be Held Liable for Your Workplace Injury?
- Compensation Available to Those Involved in Workplace Injuries
- Protect Your Legal Rights By Contacting Our Lawyers Today
- West Hartford Workplace Injuries FAQs
Key Takeaways
- After a workplace accident, you can pursue a workers’ compensation claim to cover costs such as medical expenses, lost wages, expenses related to traveling to your doctor, and other costs related to your injury.
- An accomplished West Hartford workplace injury attorney can assist you in filing your paperwork on time and gathering necessary evidence, giving you a better chance at receiving the benefits you deserve.
- If someone other than your employer is responsible for your injury, you might also be entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit to cover all your damages, including pain and suffering.
- Several parties beyond your employer may be liable for your injuries, including equipment manufacturers, third-party contractors, property owners, drivers, and more.
Advocating for Injured Workers in West Hartford, CT
Our team is committed to serving justice and helping those injured get compensation for their injuries. We proudly serve areas of West Hartford, including the following:
- Hartford
- Avon
- Bloomfield
- Simsbury
- Farmington
- Newington
- Glastonbury
- Rocky Hill
- Wethersfield
- Windsor
- Bristol
Our Team of Trusted Workplace Injury Attorneys Are Here To Fight For You
We have earned our clients’ trust through hard work, a personalized team approach, and a strong commitment to providing effective and aggressive representation—reflected in multiple five-star reviews. We have a strong reputation throughout Connecticut based on our legal skills and for securing fair compensation for our clients.
Our strong record of successful verdicts and settlements includes workplace injury claims, such as $8.5 million in a wrongful death claim related to a workplace accident and $4 million related to the death of a construction worker.
Our firm and attorneys have gained local and national attention based on legal expertise and the ability to secure solid outcomes for our clients. Some of the accolades we’ve received include the following:
- Best Lawyers: Louis Annecchino, John J. Kennedy, Michael R. Kennedy, Patrick J. Kennedy, Stephanie Z. Roberge, Robert L. Schwab
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch: Brendan K. Nelligan
- Hartford Business Journal, Best Personal Injury Firm in Connecticut
- 2025 Best Law Firms
If you have been injured at work, you can count on the West Hartford workplace injury attorneys at KJSR to work tirelessly to fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation.
How Can a Workplace Injury Lawyer Help You?
Worker’s compensation has highly technical and complex procedures, and there is a significant amount of paperwork. The process of seeking compensation can be lengthy. Seemingly minor issues like missing a deadline or failing to provide sufficient evidence can lead the insurance company to deny your claim.
In addition, employers and their insurers are concerned about their bottom lines, not your well-being. They will likely fight your claim and use tactics to pay as little as possible. You need a skilled and knowledgeable workplace injury attorney to level the playing field.
When you partner with our West Hartford workplace injury attorneys, you can focus on recovery while we handle all the legal details. We will do the following:
- Provide personalized legal guidance.
- Investigate and gather evidence.
- Determine all avenues available for compensation, including workers’ compensation claims and personal injury lawsuits.
- Identify all the parties responsible for your injuries.
- Consult experts to assess the severity of your injuries.
- Calculate your damages.
- File your claims and complete all paperwork.
- File a lawsuit if a third party is responsible for your injury.
- Negotiate a settlement.
- Represent you at hearings, during litigation, and at trial if necessary to secure fair compensation.
Our skilled attorneys have experience in several types of claims related to workplace injuries, including the following:
- Brain injuries
- Construction accidents
- Slip and falls
- Wrongful death
- Other workplace injuries
Who Can Be Held Liable for Your Workplace Injury?
Who is liable for your workplace injury compensation depends on the specific circumstances of your case. In some instances, multiple parties might be liable. Our West Hartford personal injury attorneys can assist you in determining who is to blame. Potentially liable parties include:
- Employers must procure workers’ compensation insurance to cover their employers’ injuries. In return, employees give up their right to sue their employers. Thus, if you are injured on the job, you can pursue a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Only in very rare circumstances, such as if your employer has intentionally hurt you, can you file a personal injury lawsuit against them.
- Co-workers’ negligence is also generally covered by workers’ compensation. Thus, you can pursue a workers’ compensation claim if a negligent co-worker has caused your injury but likely cannot file suit against them. However, you might be eligible to sue a co-worker if they acted willfully or maliciously or if they negligently operated a motor vehicle.
- Third parties may be liable for your damages if they caused or contributed to the injury. You can pursue a personal injury lawsuit against any responsible third parties, such as contractors, subcontractors, property owners, equipment manufacturers, and equipment maintenance companies.
- Product manufacturers may be liable if a defective product causes your workplace. This could include faulty scaffolding or other equipment on your job site. You can pursue a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer.
Compensation Available to Those Involved in Workplace Injuries
Companies with one or more employees must have workers’ compensation insurance in Connecticut. Their coverage must include seasonal employees, temporary workers, and others. When you are hurt on the job in Connecticut, you can recover the following workers’ compensation benefits:
- Medical bills
- Up to 75 percent of your lost wages
- Mileage to and from medical appointments
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Permanent disability
- Scarring or disfigurement
In a workers ‘ compensation claim, you cannot recover non-economic damages like pain and suffering. However, in a third-party personal injury lawsuit, you can pursue a wider range of damages, including pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium.
If you were hurt on the job, a West Hartford workplace injury lawyer from KJSR can determine the compensation available and estimate the amount you may receive from a successful claim.
Protect Your Legal Rights By Contacting Our Lawyers Today
A workplace injury is stressful, and the process of getting workers’ compensation can prove to be lengthy and confusing. Getting compensation for your injuries becomes even more difficult if you are filing a personal injury lawsuit against a third party responsible for your injuries.
You don’t have to face the workers’ compensation and legal systems alone. Our West Hartford workplace injury attorneys can help you complete paperwork, meet critical deadlines, gather evidence, and determine which parties are responsible for your injuries and damages.
Take action today so our award-winning attorneys can begin working on your case. Call KJSR at 203-865-8430 or complete our online case review form.
West Hartford Workplace Injuries FAQs
How Long Do I Have to File a Workplace Injury Lawsuit?
You must file a workers’ compensation claim in Connecticut within one year of your workplace injury or three years if you are claiming an occupational illness. If you are filing a personal injury lawsuit based on your workplace injury, the Connecticut personal injury statute of limitations is two years from the date of your injury.
Will My Legal Status Stop Me From Pursuing a Workplace Injury Lawsuit?
If you are an undocumented worker, that doesn’t affect your ability to pursue compensation for your workplace injuries. Partner with our West Hartford workplace injuries attorneys right away so we can help you navigate the workers’ compensation process and discuss whether you also have a personal injury claim.
Will I Get Fired if I File a Workplace Injury Lawsuit?
Your employer cannot retaliate against you based on filing a workers’ compensation claim. If you believe you lost your job because you filed a claim, contact our West Hartford workplace injury attorneys immediately so we can discuss the details of your case and protect your rights.
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