Workers comp shoulder injury settlements in Connecticut
A shoulder injury workers comp settlement in Connecticut depends on the physician impairment rating (AMA Guides), multiplied by your weekly benefit. The statute of limitations is 3 years.
PPD weeks
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rating-based
SOL
3 yr
to file claim
Statute
CT Gen. Stat. § 31-308(b)(2) - Compensation for non-scheduled body parts is based on a percentage of permanent partial loss of use, not a fixed number of weeks.
Connecticut uses the AMA Guides for impairment rating.
FAQs
What is the average shoulder injury workers comp settlement in Connecticut?
Connecticut uses AMA Guides physician impairment rating rather than a fixed body-part schedule. A workers comp lawyer will compute the expected settlement using the impairment rating × statutory weeks formula.
Do I need a lawyer for a shoulder injury in Connecticut?
Shoulder injuries often involve disputed impairment ratings, surgical care decisions, and large lump-sum (Compromise & Release) negotiations. Most workers comp lawyers offer free consultations and only collect a fee if you recover.
How long do I have to file a workers comp claim for a shoulder injury in Connecticut?
3 years from the date of injury. Shoulder injuries that develop over time (cumulative trauma) may have different deadline triggers.