Workers' Compensation
Helping injured workers and their families in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine & Connecticut for over 15 years.
When you work for a living, possibly even living paycheck to paycheck in these tough times, even two weeks of missed pay can have a serious impact on your life and your family's finances. When a missed paycheck is combined with an injury, the confusion and frustration you feel as an Injured Worker can seem overwhelming.
At J. Miller & Associates, PLLC we provide legal help to Injured Workers during the process of obtaining workers' comp benefits.
There are four general kinds of workers’ compensation benefits: lost wages, medical fees, vocational rehabilitation or retraining and permanent injury ratings. In general, you will receive compensation of 60% of your average weekly wage from a period just before your injury or illness. Customary and reasonable medical fees are also covered.Workers’ compensation is mandatory for employers. The purpose is to provide quick, hassle-free compensation to injured employees without having to go to court. The catch is the employee generally cannot sue the employer. When the system works, it works well, but don’t be misled that you do not need to consult with a lawyer.
For many small injuries, the system will work fine. However, there are often disputes raised as to whether the injury was work related or the extent of the benefits which you may be entitled. J. Miller and Associates has years of experience in workers’ compensation cases and he will be sure that you get you the maximum benefits you are entitled to.
If your Workers' Compensation claim is denied, you should be notified
of the stated reason. If you disagree with the claim denial, you have
the right to request a hearing from the State Board of Workers' Compensation.
It is important to take these steps in a timely manner.
Have you suffered an injury at work? Please contact an attorney from J. Miller & Associates today to arrange a free consultation to discuss your rights and options.
For more information or to contact the NH Department of Labor
Telephone: (603) 271-3176
Fax: (603) 271-2668
Mailing address: NH Department of Labor
PO Box 2076
Concord, NH 03302
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