Connecticut Workplace Injury Lawyer
Workplace injuries threaten to rob you of your livelihood, bring you to financial ruin, and create an uncertain future. You should never be in such a difficult position when you get injured while trying to make a living. You can count on our Connecticut workplace injury lawyers at Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C., to protect your rights and secure the benefits you deserve.
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- Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance policy that provides medical care and wage replacement benefits when you are injured on the job and cannot return to work at full capacity.
- Although you generally cannot sue an employer that has obtained workers’ compensation coverage, you may be entitled to file a workplace injury lawsuit against other third parties that contributed to your injuries, such as product manufacturers, property owners, and contractors.
- Our award-winning Connecticut workplace injury attorneys have over 35 years of experience and a proven track record of securing significant compensation in complex workplace injury cases. We are ready to go to work for you.
Areas We Serve
We proudly serve all of Connecticut, including the following locations:
- Bridgeport
- Danbury
- Greenwich
- New Britain
- New Haven
- Norwalk
- Stamford
- Waterbury
- West Hartford
John Kennedy Jr.
Founding Partner
John J. Kennedy, Jr., is the founding partner of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C. In 1988, John formed Kennedy & Johnson, along with David Johnson. John is an accomplished trial attorney, spending most of his more than 42 years practicing in Connecticut, representing injured clients before juries.
Our Connecticut Workers Compensation Attorneys Fight for You
Insurance companies do not have your best interests at heart. They will work with employers to undermine workers’ claims. At Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, P.C., our experienced workplace injury lawyers use a team-focused approach to level the playing field and hold the insurance carrier accountable to pay the full benefits you deserve.
We have represented injured accident victims since 1988 and have a proven record of handling complicated work injury cases with exceptional results. We pride ourselves on giving every client personalized attention. You’ll always be able to reach us with questions about your case, and we will keep you informed of new developments.
Our accomplishments for our clients have won us national recognition only given to the top attorneys in each state. Our attorneys have received recognition from prestigious organizations such as the following:
- Best Lawyers in America
- Super Lawyers
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability
How Can Our Workers Compensation Lawyers Help?
When you have our dedicated workplace injury lawyers on your side, we will take care of your legal details so you can focus on treatment. The last thing you need while recovering from an injury is the stress of a legal claim. We take the stress out of the process by doing the following and more:
- Investigate your accident and look for grounds to file a third-party claim.
- Gather evidence and interview eyewitnesses.
- Provide legal guidance about your rights and options during every phase of your claim.
- Obtain copies of your medical records and review them to ensure you recover compensation for the full measure of your injuries.
- Work with medical and financial experts to assess your injuries’ full extent and impact.
- File your workplace injury lawsuit on time and negotiate a settlement.
- Take your case to trial if necessary to secure the compensation you deserve.
Contact us online today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. If you decide to work with us, we will provide effective and aggressive representation at no upfront cost. We only get paid if and when you get paid.
Our Connecticut workplace injury lawyers provide responsive and sympathetic legal representation in small and large workplace injury claims of all types, including the following:
Our Connecticut Workplace Injury Case Results
We are dedicated to providing compassionate legal representation that emphasizes integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to justice. Our meticulous approach to case preparation and readiness for trial ensures our clients receive the best possible results, such as the following:
- $2 million recovered in a workers’ compensation claim involving the negligence of an elderly driver, resulting in wrongful death
- $500,000 recovered for a construction worker who suffered severe injuries in a fall from heights while working at a private home
- $400,000 for a worker who suffered an aortic aneurysm on the job
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When you choose us, you get an ally with a proven history of navigating complex workplace injury claims and securing just outcomes. With over 35 years of experience, you can count on our workplace injury lawyers to recover full compensation for your injuries. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
Connecticut Workplace Injury Lawyer FAQs
How Does Workers Compensation Work in Connecticut?
Workers’ compensation is a type of no-fault insurance that Connecticut employers must obtain to cover employees. It covers medical care and some of your lost wages if you cannot continue working because you were injured at work. You must report your injury to your employer and send a completed 30C Claim Form to your employer and the Workers’ Compensation Commission.
What Is the Difference Between a Workers Comp Claim and a Personal Injury Claim?
A workers’ compensation claim is an insurance claim you file with your employer’s insurer and the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Commission. It covers medical care and pays partial wage replacement benefits without you having to prove your employer was at fault.
A personal injury claim is a lawsuit against a party other than your employer who caused or contributed to your accident. Damages available in a personal injury claim are often more extensive than workers’ compensation, but you must prove the defendant was at fault.
While workers’ compensation in Connecticut offers some compensation for loss of use of a body part, scarring, and disfigurement, it does not provide compensation for other non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, loss of consortium, or loss of enjoyment of life. These damages are generally available in a personal injury lawsuit.
What Benefits Does Workers Compensation Provide?
Workers’ compensation provides medical treatment and wage replacement of 75 percent of your average weekly wage, up to the state maximum, which is $1,575 as of October 1, 2023. This amount changes annually. The benefits available are as follows:
Medical treatment. Coverage for hospitalization, surgery, lost wages due to medical treatment, prescription reimbursement, and travel to treatment
- Temporary Total Disability. Wage replacement benefits when you cannot perform any type of work, paid until you can return to work or you reach your maximum medical improvement
- Temporary Partial Disability. Wage replacement benefits of 75 percent of the difference between the wages you can earn with your injury and your pre-injury wages.=
- Permanent Total Disability. Wage replacement benefits payable for life
- Permanent Partial Disability. Wage replacement benefit when you have suffered the permanent partial loss of use of a body part, payable for a specific number of weeks in varying amounts, depending on which body part is involved
- Relapse or Recurrence. Resumption of benefits if you suffer a relapse after returning to work
- Discretionary Benefits. Additional benefits awarded by the Administrative Law Judge at their sole discretion upon petition
- Job Retraining. Vocational rehabilitation when you must switch careers due to your injury
What Is a Workers Compensation Appeal?
A workers’ compensation appeal is a formal request to the Workers’ Compensation Review Board to review the decision on your claim when you disagree with a decision at the lower hearing levels.
Before you appeal to the review board, you must pursue relief through a series of hearings. This process begins with an informal hearing, followed by a formal hearing. Once you have requested a formal hearing, you, your employer, or your employer’s insurance carrier may request a pre-formal hearing.
Once the formal hearing takes place, you may appeal to the Workers’ Compensation Review Board if you disagree with the decision. If you do not receive appropriate relief through the review board, you may file an additional appeal through the Appellate Court.
Should I File a Workplace Injury Lawsuit?
You generally cannot sue an employer that has obtained workers’ compensation coverage. However, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit against a liable third party in the following circumstances:
- You were injured by a dangerous condition on property owned by someone other than your employer.
- You were injured due to defective safety equipment, such as a safety harness.
- You were injured due to defective work equipment such as a ladder, scaffolding, or machinery.
- You were injured because of the negligence of a maintenance or repair contractor.
Employers are not required to provide workers’ compensation for independent contractors. If you were injured while working as an independent contractor, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the employer. However, Connecticut restricts which workers can be classified as independent contractors.
Our workplace injury attorneys can investigate your accident and your employment status to determine whether you are eligible to file a lawsuit.
How Long Do I Have to File a Work Injury Lawsuit in Connecticut?
Under the Connecticut personal injury statute of limitations, you generally must file your workplace injury lawsuit no later than two after your accident or after you discover your injury. However, you cannot file a case more than three years after your accident, regardless of when you discover the injury.
The deadline for filing a workers’ compensation claim for a work-related injury is one year from the accident date. If you develop a work-related illness, you must file a claim within three years of the onset.
Regardless of the time limit, reach out to one of our knowledgeable workplace injury lawyers sooner rather than later. We can start protecting your rights from the beginning and ensure you receive your full benefit as soon as possible.
How Long Do Workers Compensation Claims Take?
Once you report your accident to your employer, your employer must start paying compensation or deny your claim within 28 days. Workers’ compensation benefits begin on the fourth calendar day after you become incapacitated by your injury. If you remain unable to work for more than seven calendar days, the waiting period is eliminated, and you will receive benefits for all of the days you missed.
What Is the Average Settlement for a Workers Compensation Claim?
The average settlement for a workers’ compensation claim varies depending on the unique factors of your claim, and this amount is not an estimate of how much you might receive in your case. Every workplace accident is unique.
The amount you receive will depend on the following:
- The severity of your injury
- The expected duration of your disability
- Your average weekly wage before and after your accident
- The body parts affected
- Whether you qualify for a third-party lawsuit
We have a strong reputation throughout Connecticut for securing significant financial recoveries for clients. We are dedicated to doing whatever it takes to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve when you have been injured at work.
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15 N. Main Street #100 Suite 217
West Hartford, CT 06107
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