Work-related injuries and repetitive trauma claims can be debilitating, especially if they leave you unable to fulfill your duties. In Connecticut employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance designed to give injured employees the financial resources and medical care they need. The first step to filing a successful claim is understanding the eligibility requirements and what types of injuries are covered.

Who Qualifies for Workers’ Compensation

Whether you’re covered by workers’ compensation insurance depends on the laws of your state and the specific industry in which you work. For instance, Connecticut requires all businesses who hire employees to carry worker’s compensation insurance coverage, even if those workers are part-time. However, certain fields are exempt from this broad mandate. For instance, those with domestic helpers who work less than 26 hours per week are generally excluded, as are corporate officers and members of the business owner’s family.

What Types of Injuries Are Covered

Workers’ compensation law recognizes that employees in almost any field are vulnerable to different types of work-related injuries. Falls, equipment accidents, and other accidents often result in serious, long-term injuries, but repetitive truama  conditions can be just as serious. Warehouse workers who develop back problems from repeated lifting or office workers with carpal tunnel syndrome may also be able to successfully file a claim.

Mental health conditions can also provide grounds for a workers’ compensation claim if they’re directly related to your work related physical injury. Successfully applying for and receiving benefits in these instances may require extensive documentation and the help of an experienced attorney.

As an AVVO® Top-Rated Attorney for 2019, Law Office of Thomas L. Brayton III provides highly effective service and detailed legal advice to injured workers throughout Connecticut’s New Haven and Litchfield counties. If you’ve sustained a work-related accident or developed a repetitive trauma claim, you can rely on this well-respected attorney for help collecting the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve. Visit his website for more information about his services or call (203) 591-8689 to schedule a consultation at his office in Waterbury. To reach the law firm’s Bethlehem office, call (203) 266-7100.