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VERMONT WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Laws passed by the state require that your employer, or your employer's insurance
company, compensate you, or your family, for injuries or death that may occur
while you are working. You may be entitled to:
- Weekly benefits while you are temporarily totally disabled and unable to work.
- Payment of your medical expenses.
- Weekly payments or a lump sum payment for partial or total disability resulting from a work related injury.
- Vocational rehabilitation benefits to assist your return to work.
What should I do if I am injured?
You should report the injury immediately to your employer. If you cannot reach
an agreement with your employer or their insurance carrier, as to what benefits
or medical expense payments you are entitled to, you can file your claim with
the Department of Labor and Industry.
If you or a loved one has a potential workers' compensation claim, call O'Neill Kellner & Green at
802-865-4700 or click here to submit an online questionnaire.
The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case,
we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services
only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases a lawsuit must be
filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations
so please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible
compensation.
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