Attorneys for Workplace Injuries in Connecticut
The state of Connecticut provides a thorough system of workers' compensation insurance that is intended to provide financial assistance for a worker who has suffered an injury on the job. A worker injured on the job may even be told, "You don't need a lawyer. Just file a workers' comp claim."
The Connecticut workers' compensation system prohibits an employee from filing a private lawsuit against his or her employer to seek financial compensation after a workplace accident. Instead, the employee must seek compensation through the employer's workers' compensation insurance company.
You may still want to consult an attorney after a workplace injury, for one of several reasons:
- If you experience problems with the workers' compensation insurance company — for example, if you are refused workers' compensation or are ordered back to work before your doctor declares you fit — then you have a right to independent legal representation.
- Police officers and firefighters with workers' compensation claims based on heart illness or hypertension may need the help of an experienced advocate to guide them through this complex system of compensation specific to peace officers and firefighters.
- If your work-related injury involved a motor vehicle accident, then you have the right to file a private lawsuit against the negligent driver of the vehicle, even if the driver was also an employee of your company.
- If the accident that caused your injury may have been caused — even in part — by another person or a defective product that is unassociated with your employer, then you may have the legal right to bring a lawsuit against the third party to demand additional compensation for your injuries. These types of third-party lawsuits are especially common in construction site accidents, where equipment failure may be partly to blame for the accident and resulting injuries.
- If you are claiming both workers' compensation and Social Security disability insurance, you may need an attorney who can handle both claims at once, to make sure you obtain the highest possible benefits from each system without running afoul of the various rules and regulations.
In situations like these, you deserve to have a forceful and independent advocate on your side. Otherwise, you run the risk of accepting a claim settlement that will fall short of meeting all your financial needs.
Protecting the Rights of Injured Workers, Since 1988
Located in New Haven, Connecticut, the law firm of Kennedy, Johnson, D'Elia, & Gillooly, L.L.C., has focused its legal practice on protecting the rights of injured people for more than 20 years. We are an AV®-rated* law firm with a long record of success achieving full and fair settlements and jury verdicts on behalf of our injured clients.
Our job is to thoroughly research your case, work with medical and financial experts to build a strong and complete picture of your current and future financial needs, and present your case in the best possible light. With every step we take, our goal is to obtain the highest possible settlement or jury verdict on your behalf.
Reasonable Fees ∙ Free Consultations
At Kennedy, Johnson, D'Elia, & Gillooly, L.L.C., we handle all third-party workplace injury lawsuits on a contingency fee basis. This means that we do not get paid unless and until you receive a settlement or a jury award. In workers' compensation cases, our fees are set by law at a reasonable percentage of the back benefits award.
To schedule a free and confidential consultation with one of our experienced personal injury lawyers, contact Kennedy, Johnson, D'Elia, & Gillooly, L.L.C., today. Call 888-522-7144 or send us an e-mail.
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