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Started Oct 01 2012, 17:25
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Oct 01 2012, 17:25
This is a good question. You might be surprised, but our first answer is not "of course."
Most on-the-job injuries are not serious, are witnessed or reported right away, and result in quick medical care paid for by an employer (or its workers' compensation insurance company) that acknowledges its legal responsibility without hesitation, question or complaint. We never shy away from talking to an injured worker with questions. But in circumstances like these, it's likely that no attorney needs to be hired.
On the other hand, if the injury is more serious, or if it is not witnessed or reported quickly, or if it doesn't heal quickly, or if medical care is discouraged or not provided when you need it, or if you do not receive compensation benefits, or if you get a "Form 43" denying responsibility for your injury, call a lawyer and don't delay.
An attorney will help make sure you are getting the treatment you need to heal as quickly and completely as possible. An attorney will make sure that you receive the compensation benefits you are entitled to be paid under Connecticut law. An attorney will help you avoid the pitfalls that can severely limit or even end your entitlement to compensation benefits. We think the biggest problem with workers' compensation is that it should be straightforward and simple-but it's not.
xcept for simple, straightforward cases, it's always a really good idea to talk to a lawyer -- it doesn't hurt to call. At Glass, Lebovitz, Kasheta & Bren we're always happy to talk with a worker about a work injury, even if it's just to discuss the need for formal representation. And initial consultations are always free.
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