Board Certified Specialist in CONNECTICUT

Workers' Compensation

To become a Board Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist in the State of Connecticut, attorneys must demonstrate a strong dedication to handling workers' compensation cases annually. This includes passing a comprehensive one-day exam and earning Continuing Legal Education Credits in workers' compensation law and ethics on a yearly basis. Additionally, recommendations from both lawyers representing injured workers and lawyers who represent insurance companies are required.

As a Board Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist in Connecticut, I take great pride in maintaining these credentials, which position me among the esteemed group of approximately 50 lawyers in Connecticut who continuously meet these rigorous standards every year. If you have suffered an injury at work and are facing challenges in obtaining the rightful compensation and benefits you deserve, rest assured, I am here to provide assistance.

There are several benefits you may be entitled to claim under workers' compensation, including:

Medical treatment
Weekly benefits based on your doctor's determination of work incapacity or light-duty restrictions
Prescription drug costs
Mileage reimbursement
Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) benefits, representing the loss of use you have suffered for your injured body part(s) after treatment

It's important to note that workers' compensation claims in Connecticut are governed by a distinct set of laws separate from personal injury cases. That's why not all personal injury lawyers handle workers' compensation claims.

At Santoro Injury Law, LLC, I specialize in handling workers' compensation claims under Connecticut State Law. With extensive experience representing workers' compensation claims at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun Casinos, I understand the unique challenges involved.

Don't let the complexities of workers' compensation claims overwhelm you. Reach out to Santoro Injury Law, LLC today and let my expertise and dedication work for you. I am committed to helping you navigate the workers' compensation process and securing the benefits you rightfully deserve.

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Board Certified Workers' Compensation Representation in Connecticut

When you’ve been hurt on the job, the process of securing your benefits shouldn’t feel like a second injury. But the truth is, navigating Connecticut’s workers’ compensation system can be frustrating, confusing, and slow, especially when you're trying to recover. At Santoro Injury Law, LLC, I’ve built my practice around helping injured workers get the benefits they’re entitled to under Connecticut law, with clarity and honest communication at every step.

As a Board Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist, I’m part of a small, highly qualified group of attorneys in the state; fewer than 50 of us meet the ongoing standards required each year. That includes passing a comprehensive exam, completing continuing legal education in workers’ compensation law and ethics, and being recommended by both injured worker attorneys and those who represent insurance companies. It’s a distinction I take seriously because I know how much is at stake when someone’s health, income, and job security are on the line.

If you’ve been injured at work, whether through a sudden accident, repetitive strain, or a long-term occupational illness, getting timely, accurate advice can make all the difference. I’m here to help you understand what you’re entitled to and how to move forward when the system feels stacked against you.

What Benefits You May Be Entitled to Under Connecticut Law

Connecticut’s workers’ compensation laws are designed to provide injured employees with medical care and financial support, without the need to prove fault. But just because these benefits are guaranteed by law doesn’t mean they’re automatically approved. In many cases, employers or insurers may delay, deny, or underpay claims, leaving you uncertain about how to get the help you need. That’s where I step in.

Under Connecticut law, workers who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses may be entitled to:

Medical treatment for the injury, including surgeries, therapy, and follow-up care
Weekly benefits while you’re out of work, based on your doctor’s report of temporary total or light-duty disability
Payment for prescription medications necessary for your treatment
Mileage reimbursement for travel to and from medical appointments
Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) benefits, which reflect the lasting impairment or loss of use of the injured body part

These benefits aren’t optional; they’re part of your legal rights as an employee. But receiving them can be an uphill battle without legal support. In some cases, employers dispute that the injury happened at work. In others, they pressure injured workers to return before they’re medically ready or try to sidestep the process with improper light-duty assignments. I’ve seen all of it, and I work to protect clients from being pushed around by systems that often prioritize cost over care.

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Why Workers’ Comp Isn’t Like a Personal Injury Case?

One of the biggest misconceptions I see is the belief that workers’ compensation and personal injury claims are basically the same. They’re not. These are completely different systems governed by different laws, rules, and processes, and not all injury lawyers are equipped to handle both.

In a personal injury case, the focus is often on proving fault and recovering damages like pain and suffering. But in workers’ compensation, it’s not about who caused the injury; it’s about whether it happened in the course of your job. The benefits are also structured differently, and the timeline for getting results can be very specific. It’s a world of forms, hearings, medical opinions, and very strict procedures. You need someone who knows how that system works and who’s dedicated to working within it on your behalf.

That’s exactly what I do at Santoro Injury Law, LLC. I’ve spent years focusing on the ins and outs of Connecticut’s workers’ compensation process. I’ve represented injured employees from a wide range of industries, including many from Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, where job-related injuries are common but often misunderstood by insurance adjusters.

Whether your injury involves heavy lifting, repetitive motion, a slip and fall, or a more complex trauma, I’ll help you pursue the benefits you’re entitled to. And if your employer or insurer challenges your claim, I’ll be ready to represent you at hearings before the Workers' Compensation Commission.

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Why Choose Us?

I Stay Personally Involved in Every Case

When I take on a case, I stay with it from beginning to end. I’m the one reviewing the records, having the conversations, and making sure every detail is accounted for. I believe it’s important to know exactly what my clients are going through, not just on paper, but in real life. That’s how I’m able to build strong cases and give people the kind of representation they can trust.

I Keep Communication Clear and Honest

I make it a point to be straightforward with every client. If there’s something important you need to know, I’ll tell you. If you have a question, I’ll answer it directly. I know how overwhelming the legal process can feel, so I do everything I can to make sure the information you get from me is practical, honest, and easy to understand.

I Approach Every Case with Care and Commitment

Every case I handle is different because every person’s experience is different. I take the time to understand what’s changed in your life and what you need to move forward. My goal isn’t just to get a result, it’s to make sure that result reflects the full impact of what you’ve been through.

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