Concord Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
Workers compensation is a mandatory system that makes employers responsible for the care of injured workers. In exchange, employers are given immunity from personal injury lawsuits by their employees.
All employers are required to provide workers’ compensation to restore or replace the earning capacity of injured workers. It provides wage replacement during periods of disability, and covers medical costs for job-related injuries and illnesses. Still, injured workers can face challenges when pursuing workers’ compensation benefits, and a Concord workers’ compensation lawyer from Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. can help.
Our Concord attorneys know New Hampshire’s workers’ compensation laws and procedures and are ready to fight for your right to collect benefits if you have sustained an on-the-job injury or condition. Request a free consultation with us and learn more about how we can help you today.
Shaheen & Gordon is committed to providing the best client experience possible
Shaheen & Gordon is here for you when you cannot work because of a work-related condition and life gets hard. We want to make a positive difference for you by fighting to get you the benefits you need and providing our true support throughout that process.
Our law firm will not treat you like a case number. We give our clients personalized attention, connecting with them as fellow members of our community. You can count on our Concord attorneys for exceptional legal representation.
Our firm has served residents of New Hampshire since 1981, and our team has grown to include 50 attorneys. Your case will benefit from our vast collective knowledge and experience. Your Concord workers’ compensation attorney will strive to find creative solutions to any challenges your case presents while maintaining a personal connection with you as your case progresses.
Your legal rights as an injured worker in New Hampshire
The State of New Hampshire have laws in place to protect injured workers. The team at Shaheen & Gordon knows these rights. A workers’ compensation attorney will work to hold employers and insurance companies accountable for upholding their legal obligations and honoring your rights.
| Right to seek workers’ compensation coverage: New Hampshire’s employers must provide workers’ compensation insurance to cover the medical costs and provide additional benefits to injured workers. You have the right to pursue this coverage. |
| Right to fair and respectful treatment by employers: Your employer cannot threaten you or retaliate against you if you seek workers’ compensation benefits. |
| Right to choose your own physician: Worker’s compensation insurance carriers are responsible to pay for reasonable treatment that is related to your work injury but cannot direct your treatment or require you to treat with their doctors. |
| Right to secure legal representation: A Concord workers’ compensation lawyer can fight to protect your rights and secure your benefits. You have the right to partner with an attorney to bring about a just resolution to your case. |
| Right to file a third-party lawsuit along with a claim for workers’ compensation when circumstances allow. If someone other than your employer is responsible for your accident and injuries, you may be eligible to collect additional compensation through a personal injury claim. |
We get impressive results for our clients
Shaheen & Gordon handles all types of personal injury cases. We work to get substantial financial justice for clients, as our results show. Our history of success includes workers’ compensation cases.
| $500,000 for a traveling employee who suffered a stroke while driving during a business trip. |
| $425,000 for a sales representative involved in a motor vehicle accident on the job. |
| $357,000 in combined workers’ compensation and personal injury settlement for workers who suffered a debilitating hip injury following a job-related auto accident. |
| $387,000 for a gentleman who injured his back while lifting heavy materials at work. |
| $240,000 for a mechanic yard worker with a crush injury to the leg. |
| $250,000 for an auto transport worker with a fractured pelvis. |
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is different and case results referred to in this website are not intended to be, nor should they be understood as, a representation that equivalent results will be achieved in any given case.
We handle all types of workers’ compensation cases
The first thing to do after sustaining an injury at work or discovering a work-related illness is to get medical attention and then report the accident or condition to your supervisor. Of course, if you need emergency care, make the report as soon as possible after getting treated. Then, connect with a Concord workers’ compensation attorney from our team.
Our team can manage all the legalities of your case. We will also fight to get you the compensation amount you deserve. You can depend on Shaheen & Gordon to do the following:
- Collect evidence supporting your claim: Medical records, witness statements, input from experts, accident reports, and other sources may provide valuable information. We will leave no source of evidence untapped.
- File your claim on time: The New Hampshire Department of Labor (DOL) provides a timeline for filing workers’ compensation claims. By connecting with our team promptly after being injured or discovering an illness, we can act within the State’s deadlines.
- Handle communication and negotiation with the insurance company: Insurance companies often deny your claim, challenge aspects of your medical care or try to reduce your benefits. We will speak with the insurance company and other involved parties on your behalf, demanding their accountability and protecting you from inadvertently saying something that could be used to damage your claim.
- Appeal claim denials: Not all workers’ compensation claims are approved right away. If yours is denied, do not lose hope. We can manage the appeal of your workers’ compensation denial.
Types of workers’ compensation injuries and illness
Unfortunately, there is no limit to the kinds of workplace accidents that can lead to injury. Construction and industrial jobs come with high risk as workers perform intense physical labor and work with heavy equipment and powerful machines. Yet, even employees in less physically demanding settings face risks of falls on slippery floors or dangerous staircases, exposure to toxic substances if they work with cleaning supplies or in old buildings, and other unexpected mishaps.
Injuries and illness prompting a workers’ compensation claim include, among others:
- Back injuries
- Auto accidents while traveling for work
- Burns from fires, explosions, electrocution, or exposure to chemicals
- Disfigurement
- Broken bones
- Head or brain trauma
- Deep lacerations or amputations
- Loss of sight from chemical injuries or loss of hearing from constant exposure to noise
- Carpal tunnel syndrome or other conditions caused by repetitive movement or strain
- Asthma or other respiratory conditions caused by poor air quality or environmental toxins
- Mesothelioma from asbestos exposure
Work-related fatalities
Sadly, some victims die from their on-the-job injuries or work-related conditions. Statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor report 21 fatalities in New Hampshire over a recent year and 19 from the year prior. As per New Hampshire law, surviving family members can collect workers’ compensation death benefits.
According to the New Hampshire DOL, eligible dependents can receive “weekly compensation…of a deceased worker if the fatality occurred as a result of an injury arising out of and in the course of employment.” Benefits also include up to $10,000 for burial costs. If your loved one dies from a work injury, the compassionate, experienced Concord workers’ comp lawyers from Shaheen & Gordon can help you through the devastating aftermath and fight for maximum death benefits.
What to know about the New Hampshire workers’ compensation system
Workers’ compensation benefits provide injured workers and their families with critical injured employee benefits during an uncertain time. Benefits include:
- Weekly payments representing 60% of your average weekly wages.
- Unlimited coverage for medical, hospital, and rehabilitative care, including the cost of transportation to appointments.
- Vocational training and job-finding costs. You may need to pursue a new occupation if injuries prevent you from returning to your previous job.
- Temporary partial disability payments if you can return to work but in a diminished capacity and therefore cannot earn as much. These payments help cover the difference in wages.
- Permanent impairment awards if you sustain a permanent loss of or use of a “compensable body part”.
New Hampshire’s laws allow for additional compensation in applicable cases, and you can trust your Concord workers’ compensation attorney to pursue all possible benefits.
We have the experience to handle your unique case
No two workers’ compensation cases are the same, but some law firms do not take the time to build individual case strategies and rely on a “standard” approach. Shaheen & Gordon is a different kind of workers’ comp firm. We will treat your case as the unique situation it is, designing a strategy that will work best for you, treating you with respect and kindness throughout the legal journey.
We offer free case consultations, so there is no risk in reaching out. Call us at (800) 451-1002 or connect with us online. We are here for you.
Answers to frequently asked workers’ compensation questions
Do all employers carry workers’ compensation insurance?
New Hampshire’s workers’ compensation law, RSA 281-A:5, requires any employer with full or part-time employees to either purchase workers’ compensation insurance and benefits to cover workers injured on the job, or pay those same benefits themselves. There is no opt-out of the workers’ compensation system.
What if I am partially to blame for my injury?
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system that covers workplace injuries regardless of who bears fault. Typically, any employee, whether part-time, full-time, or temporary, can secure benefits. Benefits also apply to immigrant workers and, in most cases, undocumented workers.
What if my workers’ compensation has been denied?
Do not give up on your pursuit even if your claim has been denied. A workers’ compensation attorney from our team can review your case to find grounds for an appeal. We can help you challenge the denial by requesting a hearing before the Department of Labor.
Why should I partner with a workers’ compensation lawyer?
If your claim or some aspect of it has been denied, the only way to challenge it is to present your case at a hearing before the NH Labor Department. A workers’ compensation attorney knows workers’ compensation laws, understands your rights, and has experience working through the workers’ compensation process. We know the kinds of evidence and documentation needed to present a convincing claim.
Should you face challenges from your employer or the insurance company or have your claim denied, we can help you through those challenges. Our team will fight for every benefit you are entitled to and provide support and guidance as your case moves toward a resolution.
Resources for injured workers in New Hampshire
Shaheen & Gordon Attorneys at Law
- Concord Office
- 107 Storrs Street
Concord, NH 03301
603-225-7262
OSHA Concord Area Office
- J.C. Cleveland Federal Bldg
- 53 Pleasant Street, Room 3901
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 225-1629
New Hampshire Department of Labor
- Workers’ Compensation Division
- 95 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-3176
