New London, Connecticut Workers Compensation Lawyers

Employees injured on the job are typically covered by their employer's workers compensation insurance. In most cases, an injured employee is required to submit to a medical exam with a doctor working for their employer's insurer. While most claims for workers compensation are approved, some are rejected. Additionally, employers may attempt to force you back to work before you are ready. At the law office of Suisman Shapiro, our attorneys work closely with injured workers in filing for workers compensation, protecting and asserting employee rights and preparing cases for litigation when claims are denied.

If you have been injured, are out of work due to a disability, or have lost the support of a family member due to a fatal accident, it is important you file a claim as soon as possible. If not, you may lose valuable benefits. If the claim is disputed by your employer or the employer's workers comp insurer, Attorneys Berryman and Keville will try to negotiate a fair settlement on your behalf. They are also skilled and determined trial lawyers and will try your case in state or federal court.

It can be confusing and discouraging file or appeal a claim under the Connecticut Workers Compensation Act. Our lawyers will handle the paperwork while you concentrate on recovering from your injury. We charge no attorney fees unless you collect. Contact our New London office to make arrangements for a free consultation with Jay Berryman or Rob Keville, our "work comp" attorneys.

Our attorneys represent injured employees in workers compensation cases involving the following kinds of injuries:

• Head trauma
• Spinal cord injuries
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Toxic exposure - heavy metals, dangerous chemicals
• Burns
• Amputations
• Neck and back injuries - crushed vertebrae, herniated disc
• Mental disorders - depression, anxiety, stress

Suisman Shapiro represents defense workers whose illnesses or injuries are related to their work at the Electric Boat Shipyard in Groton. Workers at Electric Boat or other defense contractors are covered by the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA). Our law firm has extensive experience handling matters at the Department of Labor in Boston and before administrative law judges who adjudicate Longshore claims.

In some cases, disability due to a work-related injury may qualify you for Social Security Disability benefits under Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Applications for SSDI that are incomplete or have errors may result in a long period with no coverage. Bring your paperwork in if you would like to have us assist with the process of filing a claim or appealing a denial.

Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability Claims may result from a wide range of factors. Examples include:

• Temporary or permanent disability from back injuries, whether caused by an accident or repetitive trauma
• Death of a family member due to an accident or occupational disease
• Mental disorders, including depression due to unemployment, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder
• Construction accidents and shipyard accidents
• Disease caused by exposure to asbestos and other dangerous chemicals
• Failure of heavy equipment and power tool accidents

For more information, see: Frequently Asked Questions About Workers Compensation.

Connecticut Workers Compensation lawyers at Suisman Shapiro in New London assist clients from Putnam to Clinton, from Middletown to Stonington, including New London County, Windham County and Middlesex County CT, and the communities of Groton, Norwich, Old Saybrook, Essex and Willimantic with Workmans Comp claims and SSDI claims and appeals. We also handle other personal injury and wrongful death claims.