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Workers’ compensation helps you over the financial and medical hurdles that occur when you get injured at work. So you’ll know what benefits to expect, the Law Office of Thomas L. Brayton III in Waterbury, CT, outlines the types of workers’ compensation benefits that are available. For more than 22 years, this firm has focused on helping people recover from their work injuries.

These are five types of workers’ compensation benefits you can be eligible to receive:

  • Medical Benefits: You can receive benefits for medical diagnosis, care, and treatment of work injuries and occupational illnesses. Benefits will continue until you recover fully or reach the best recovery your doctor can expect.
  • Lost Wages: While you recover, this benefit replaces a percentage of your wages that’s based on a formula the state sets. You won’t have to pay taxes on these benefits.
  • Rehabilitation: Physical therapy, new skills training, and retraining are included in your rehabilitation benefits.Tuition and other education costs can also be covered so you can start a new career if needed.workers-compensation-Waterbury-CT
  • Disability Benefits: Depending on your injury and how long it lasts, you can receive payments for temporary total disability, temporary partial disability, permanent partial disability, or permanent total disability.
  • Death & Survivor Benefits: If you die because of your work injury, this benefit can help relieve the burden on your family by covering your burial expenses. It can also mean weekly income benefits to your surviving spouse, dependents, or children, depending on their age and status.  

The workers’ compensation and injury attorney at the Law Office of Thomas L. Brayton III offers effective, compassionate representation when you suffer a work injury. Attorney Brayton focuses on getting you all the benefits the law allows, letting you focus on getting well and back to work.

If you get injured at work, let the Law Office of Thomas L. Brayton III in Waterbury, CT, help you heal without worrying about finances. Call (203) 591-8689 for your appointment, or visit the firm's website for more information.

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