If you suffer a workplace injury, Connecticut law require employers to provide coverage for your injuries.  The Nicholas Law Firm, LLC helps injured CT workers secure entitled benefits.  Our Waterbury workers compensation benefits attorneys provide representation in all aspects of workers compensation cases—from initial claim to appeal.

Workers Compensation Benefits—Injuries and Damages

Typically, Waterbury workers compensation benefits cover injuries sustained on the job such as:

• Workplace accidents
• Occupational diseases
• Repetitive trauma injuries
• Permanent scarring or disfigurement 

Damages paid for workplace injuries and illnesses may include:

• Medical costs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Lost wages
• Vocational training/rehabilitation
• Death benefits

Waterbury Worker Compensation Benefits—Categories of Disability

When a CT worker is injured or becomes ill on the job, eligibility for benefits applies and may include:

Temporary total disability (TTD). Injured workers who become totally disabled temporarily may receive TTD.  The benefit amount is approximately 75 percent of your net income.  TTD commences when your attending physician states you cannot perform any type of work.  TTD ceases when your physician states you can return to work.

Temporary partial disability (TPD). TPD applies to an injured worker who has not fully recovered and cannot perform his or her regular work but is performing alternate work for lower pay.  TPD benefits may be paid on a weekly or bi-weekly basis and is approximately 75 percent of the difference between your regular job earnings and your current earnings.  You may receive TPD when your attending physician states you cannot perform your regular work but can perform lesser or lighter work—and payments stop when you can return to your regular job.

Permanent partial disability (PPD). PPD is paid to workers who have permanently lost some body function.  The PPD benefit amount depends on the body part affected and the degree of disability.  The weekly payment is approximately 75 percent of your net wages at the time of injury.  PPD commences when your attending physician states you have a permanent disability.
Wage differential benefits.  Wage differential benefits are paid to workers who have recovered but are unable to resume previous regular work and are performing lighter work for less pay.  Differential benefits are discretionary and may be allowed when permanent partial disability benefits run out.  

Protect your rights
To be sure you are receiving your legally entitled benefits for your injury or illness contact The Nicholas Law Firm, LLC online or call 866-471-5194 today.