Bill Could Ease Workers' Compensation Burden for Some Vermont Workers
High-risk workers who get Covid-19 could find it easier to get workers' compensation benefits if a new Vermont bill is passed.
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Will I Get My Workers' Compensation Benefits During Covid-19?
Injured Vermont workers are protected by new Department of Labor rules, following advocacy efforts by BFS and the Vermont Association for Justice.
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If you need food, childcare, healthcare, or other services during the COVID-19 pandemic, the agencies and programs listed on our flier might be able to help.
What You Should and Shouldn’t Do After a Work Injury
We understand that a work injury can leave you with many unanswered questions. Our Vermont workers’ comp attorneys provide some essential steps to follow.
Make Your Kids' College Dreams Come True
Do you know of an injured worker wondering how to pay for higher education for their kids? Money for needs-based scholarships is available from Kids' Chance of Vermont, a non-profit that helps the children…
Tips for Returning to Work After a Work Injury
If you suffered a work injury in Vermont, you may be focused on getting back to work as soon as possible. Money may be tight because of lost wages. You may feel like you are unable to take care of your…
How a Work Injury Impacts an Entire Family
Workers’ compensation claims have a wider impact than most people realize. This is because a work injury affects not just the injured worker but their entire family. Workers’ compensation benefits are…
Biggam Fox Skinner is Celebrating 40 Years! Part Two
Forty years ago, our firm was born when Pat Biggam opened his own law firm in Montpelier with two partners. The firm has seen a lot of changes since 1979—from changing technologies and advertising practices,…
What Should I Do Immediately Following a Workplace Injury?
Regardless of safety measures, accidents in the workplace happen all the time. No one wants to be hurt at work, especially if the injury is serious enough to need medical attention or take you out of work.…
Kids’ Chance of Vermont Funds $71,000 in Scholarships for Children of Injured Workers
Left to right: Annika Green (Staff Attorney, Dept of Labor), Dirk Anderson (General Counsel, Department of Labor), Chaice Lopez (scholarship recipient for past two years, in Construction Management at…