Castleton Workers’ Compensation Attorney

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there are approximately 4,500 total recordable cases of work-related injuries every year, and almost half of these employees face time off, a job restriction, or transfer. Fortunately, the state workers’ compensation system pays out monetary benefits to qualifying workers, enabling them to get back on the job promptly.

However, the relevant legal concepts can be complicated, especially when you are trying to recover from a work-related medical condition. Instead of putting your rights at risk, trust Larson & Gallivan Law, PLC, to tackle the challenges in the claims process. Please contact our office to schedule a no-cost consultation with a Castleton workers’ compensation attorney.

Vermont Workers’ Compensation Laws and Eligibility Rules

The statutes are designed to ensure employees have financial resources to recover from their injuries and get back to work as soon as possible. As such, you do not need to prove that your employer was at fault for causing your medical condition. Still, there are two special considerations to note:

• You must show that you qualify as an employee, as opposed to an independent contractor. Plus, you must suffer from an injury or illness that was the direct result of workplace conditions while performing job-related tasks.
• In most cases, filing a workers’ compensation claim is your sole remedy. You cannot sue your employer in court for compensation, so you are not eligible to recover for pain and suffering and other non-economic damages. Workers’ comp benefits are defined by law.

Legal Help with Workers’ Comp Benefits

At Larson & Gallivan Law, PLC, our team is committed to guiding you throughout the legal process. We will gather evidence and medical records necessary to support your claim, and we are aggressive in dealing with workers’ comp insurers.

If the insurance company will not pay the full amount allowed by law, we will take the next steps. Our Castleton workers’ compensation lawyers strive to ensure you receive Vermont workers’ compensation benefits for:

• Medical costs for surgery, hospitalization, prescriptions, therapy, and other necessary treatment
• Wage replacement for temporary disability
• Permanent disability benefits
• Vocational rehabilitation, to assist you with training and skills if you need to switch occupations
• Death benefits for eligible survivors who lost a loved one because of a work-related injury or occupational disease