If you have been injured in a workplace accident in New Haven and are ineligible for workers’ compensation, the team at Weber and Rubano wishes to inform you that you may be eligible for financial compensation as a result of your personal injury.
At Weber and Rubano, we have been steadfast members of the community of New Haven for over 60 years. In that time, we’ve planted roots and become vital community consultants for issues regarding justice that people face daily.
We invite you to get as much information as you need from us through our free case review process. In that, you can ask us any number of questions regarding your potential workplace injury case.
We look forward to hearing from you. So get started by contacting our New Haven workplace injury lawyers for your free, no-obligation case review today.
Workplace Injuries in the United States
Workplace injuries are a national epidemic. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 2.6 million American workers were injured in 2021, with 5,190 individuals losing their lives to injuries.
In light of that, it’s important to understand how occupational injury works from a legal point of view so you can be adequately compensated for your pain and suffering.
Understanding Workplace Injuries vs. Workers’ Compensation Cases
Most workplace injuries fall within the workers’ compensation system. In Connecticut, individuals who fall within that system should try and go about their work-related injury through workers’ compensation first, as it is required by law.
However, people may be eligible to file a suit against their employer for negligence after trying to move through workers’ comp under the following circumstances:
Your employer does not provide workers’ compensation. This may happen if you’re considered an independent contractor and ineligible for their workers’ compensation policy, or your workplace chooses to violate Connecticut law and does not have a worker’s compensation insurance policy.
Your employer denies your workers’ compensation claim. If your employer denies your claim and you were injured while on the job, you could be eligible to bring your workplace injury against them independent of workers’ comp to prove negligence on their part.
Your industry falls into the purview of the Jones Act. If you are a maritime worker, you are ineligible to use the standard workers’ compensation system and instead have to use the Federal Employers Liability Act that allows plaintiffs to bring an action in federal district court if you choose.
What Is The Time Limit For Filing A Lawsuit in New Haven?
For most cases regarding injury stemming from a third party’s negligence in the workplace, the statute of limitations is two years from when the injury was discovered. Sometimes it may take time for the injury to become apparent. It is important to get started building your claim as soon as possible for the best results, so contact a lawyer as soon as you can.
Schedule a Call with Our New Haven Workplace Injury Lawyers, We are Here for You
At Weber and Rubano, we have been in the business for 60 years, making us one of the most trusted law firms in the New Haven area. We will always be honest and trustworthy with you and ensure that we give you an honest opinion about your workers’ compensation case.
If we don’t win or receive a settlement for your case, we won’t charge you anything for our services.
Get started working with our New Haven workplace injury attorneys by requesting your free, no-obligation case review today.
