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Dependents Notice Of Claim 30D - Connecticut
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Please TYPE or PRINT IN INK To be filed by dependent of the deceased employee, or legal representative of such dependent, following the work-related death of employee. ATTACH DEATH CERTIFICATE, if available. Rev. 7-9-2007 State of Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission 30D Date filed in District WCC File # Dependent's Notice of Claim (To Commissioner and to Employer) This form prepared by the WCC is proper for ordinary use and is recommended, but any other notice complying with Section 31-294c shall be deemed sufficient. Notice is hereby given that the injured worker, while in the employ of the employer, sustained injuries arising out of and in the course of his/her employment and died as a result of such work-related injury or illness in the manner described below. His/her dependent makes claim for compensation benefits pursuant to Sec. 31-306 C.G.S. (for WCC use only) DEPENDENT Name Soc. Sec.# (optional) D.O.B. Check, if a Minor (under 18 yrs. of age) DECEASED'S INJURY Date of Injury Date of Death Town of Injury Describe employee's Injury/Illness and its relationship to cause of death: Relationship to deceased employee Address Town Zip Code Tel.# State Check, if an Occupational Disease or a Repetitive Trauma Check, if decedent had MORE THAN ONE Employer on Date of Injury DECEASED EMPLOYEE Name SIGNATURE OF DEPENDENT OR REPRESENTATIVE Signature Date Soc. Sec.# (optional) Print name & address below, if other than dependent: DECEASED'S EMPLOYER Employer Address Town Zip Code Tel.# State Name Name of Firm Address Town Zip Code Tel.# State This notice must be served upon the Commissioner and *Employer by personal presentation or by registered or certified mail. For the protection of both parties, the employer should note the date when this notice was received and the claimant should keep a copy of this notice with the date it was served. * Persons employed by the State of Connecticut must also serve the employer by serving this notice upon the Commissioner of Administrative Services, 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. WARNING: If an employer does not file a notice contesting liability (e.g. Form 43) for this claim OR begin making workers' compensation benefit payments "without prejudice" within 28 calendar days from the date when this claim is received by personal delivery or by registered or certified mail, COMPENSABILITY SHALL BE PRESUMED and cannot thereafter be contested. If an employer chooses to begin making workers' compensation benefit payments "without prejudice" within 28 calendar days from the date of receipt of this claim and still wishes to contest this claim, it must do so by filing a notice contesting liability for this claim within one year from receipt of this claim. [See Sec. 31-294c(b).] American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com There is a statute of limitations for filing a workers' compensation claim for death benefits. If death results within two years from the date of the accident or first manifestation of a symptom of the occupational disease, a claim may be made within the two year period, or within one year from the date of death, whichever is later. (Sec. 31-294c) Directions for Completing the 30D Claim Form 1. In the box marked "DEPENDENT" type or neatly print the name and address of the dependent who is filing the claim on behalf of the deceased worker. Identify the dependent's relationship to the deceased worker. 2. In the box marked "DECEASED EMPLOYEE" type or neatly print the name of the deceased worker. Also fill in the deceased worker's Social Security number, date of birth and put a check in the box if the worker is a minor (under the age of 18). 3. In the box marked "DECEASED'S EMPLOYER" type or neatly print the name of the deceased worker's employer. (This means the name of the organization the decedent worked for, not the boss or supervisor.) 4. In the "DECEASED's INJURY" box type or neatly print the date of the deceased worker's injury, or the date of the 1st manifestation of their occupational illness. Type the date of death and the town in which the injury actually took place. (Note: This will not necessarily be the same location as the employer's business address.) Briefly describe the employee's injury/illness and explain how it was related to their death. Also: Check the box if the employee died from an Occupational Disease, or a Repetitive Trauma. Check the box if the employee worked for MORE THAN ONE employer on the Date of Injury. 5. In the "SIGNATURE OF DEPENDENT OR REPRESENTATIVE" box sign your name and fill in the date of your signature. If you are NOT the dependent for whom benefits are being claimed, then sign your name, and fill in the date of your signature. Then print your name and the name (if any) of your firm, as well as the address and telephone number. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com Directions for Filing the 30D Claim Form 1. Make two (2) extra copies of the completed 30D Form. 2. Send the original 30D to the deceased worker's employer by Certified or Registered mail, requesting a return receipt. The claim may also be delivered in person if the employer acknowledges receipt of the claim in writing. A 30D Form filed on behalf of a State employee must be delivered to the Commissioner of Administrative Services, 165 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106 and NOT to the particular office where the deceased worker was employed. 3. Send a copy of the 30D to the appropriate Workers' Compensation Commission District Office by Certified or Registered mail, requesting a return receipt, or deliver in person. The District Office is determined by the town in which the deceased employee was injured or in which they suffered their occupational illness. Refer to the Connecticut map provided with this form for the number and address of the appropriate Compensation District. 4. Keep the remaining copy of the 30D for your own file. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com 1 5 8 4 3 State of Connecticut Workers' Compensation Districts [effective 5-1-06] 6 2 7 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com Workers' Compensation Commission District Offices District 1 -- Hartford 999 Asylum Avenue Hartford, CT 06105 Phone: (860) 566-4154 Fax: (860) 566-6137 District 5 -- Waterbury 55 West Main Street Waterbury, CT 06702 Phone: (203) 596-4207 Fax: (203) 805-6501 District 2 -- Norwich 55 Main Street Norwich, CT 06360 Phone: (860) 823-3900 Fax: (860) 823-1725 District 6 -- New Britain 233 Main Street New B
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