After the horrors of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting, Connecticut lawmakers consider expanding workers' compensation benefits. Currently, the law does not recognize "mental-mental" injuries. In other words, that state's law only allows benefits for mental health issues that arise after the worker suffers a work injury. The law currently does not provide mental health benefits arising from mental stress when no physical injury to the worker has occurred. This means that at the present time, police officers and first responders who have suffered severe mental health problems after their work at the shooting scene are not qualified for any workers' compensation benefits for their mental injuries. The legislature convenes on January 9 and hopefully a meaningful bill will be passed to help those who suffer greatly after witnessing the aftermath of the tragedy.
Have You Been Hurt On The Job In The St. Louis?
If you've been injured at work in the St. Louis area you should speak with an experienced St. Louis workers' compensation lawyer as soon as possible. Please contact us online or call our St. Louis office directly at 314.315.8111 to schedule your free consultation. We help work injury victims throughout the St. Louis area and look forward to helping you.
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