WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Lavoie Law offers help you can trust with...
Knowing your rights.
If you are hurt at work, under most circumstances, you are eligible for weekly workers’ compensation benefits, even if you experienced medical difficulties related to the same condition before you were hired. You may also be entitled to benefits even if you were at fault for your injury. In some cases, you may be entitled to return to the job you were performing when you were hurt. Lavoie Law will help you understand all your rights as an injured worker.
Ensuring your employer is legally responsible for your injuries.
If you are receiving weekly workers’ compensation benefits, that does not necessarily mean your employer has accepted responsibility for your injuries. Insurance companies are allowed to pay workers’ compensation benefits for a period of time without becoming legally accountable for your losses. Lavoie Law understands what steps must be taken to ensure your employer is legally responsible for your injuries, including the cost of medical treatment reasonably necessary to help you recover.
Understanding the complexity of workers’ compensation benefits.
How do you know the insurance company is paying you the correct amount of weekly workers’ compensation benefits? Do you know if all your injuries are covered? An insurance company could be acknowledging you hurt your back while contesting your neck or knee injury. Lavoie Law will make sure you are receiving the correct amount of benefits for all conditions associated with your work injury.
Putting your interests first when negotiating a settlement of your claim.
Not all workers’ compensation cases end with a lump sum settlement. However, if Lavoie Law negotiates a settlement agreement, you will be actively involved in the process. Your case will not settle unless you are fully aware of all terms and you are completely satisfied with the settlement amount.