Handling Workers’ Compensation Claims in Vermont Since 1979

Injured at work? We’ll evaluate your case for free, usually on the same day, and will help you get the treatment you need and compensation you deserve.

No charge until we win.

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If you suffered a serious injury at work, not only are you in pain but you are also worried about your future.

Maybe you need expensive medical treatment. Maybe you are not being paid and medical bills are piling up while the insurance company is denying payment or pressuring you to settle. Or maybe it is just becoming too complicated. No wonder you feel stressed and overwhelmed.

Let us take the unnecessary stress away.

Leave dealing with the insurance company to us. We’ll negotiate fair compensation and necessary treatment so you can stop worrying about your finances and get the peace of mind to concentrate on your recovery.

Imagine how great it would be to never deal with an insurance adjuster again and have a strong, competent ally to take care of any trouble the insurance company may cause you.

When should you consider contacting a lawyer?

Anyone who was injured at work should file a workers’ compensation claim. But you should talk to a lawyer if any of the following situations apply to you:

You were seriously injured at work through an accident or gradual onset (for example, you developed back problems after years of physical work).
You were injured seriously enough that you aren’t able to do your job or earn your wage the way you used to.
Your injury takes you out of work for more than a few weeks or requires surgery.
You are left with a permanent injury.
The insurance company has denied your workers’ compensation claim.
You suspect the insurance company is not paying what they should.

If any of these situations apply to you, contact us for a free case assessment today to make sure you get the treatment you need and the compensation you deserve.

Typical injuries eligible for workers’ compensation:

Neck, spine, and lower back injuries
Shoulder and arm injuries
Leg and foot injuries
Hip and knee injuries
Traumatic brain injuries or post-concussive syndrome
Arthritis or other degenerative conditions
Hearing loss or tinnitus
Visual impairments
Respiratory issues
PTSD for first responders

Typical causes of work injuries:

Lifting and falling injuries
Motor vehicle accidents while at work
Injury by a patient or co-worker
Electrical shock injuries
Exposure to disease or infection
Degenerative injuries due to repetitive trauma at work
Equipment malfunction
Poor ergonomics
Poorly maintained work premises (for example, an icy parking lot or slippery staircases)

Get fair compensation

In the last three years, we have recovered more than $20 million in settlements and agreements for our clients. For example:

$700,000 cash settlement

for a construction worker who fell from a scissor lift, injuring his neck

$640,000 in medical expenses

for a truck driver who broke his ribs and suffered internal injuries in a fall

$75,000 in vocational rehabilitation benefits

for a medical technician who tore her rotator cuff, to become a nurse

Workers’ compensation benefits we can help you get

Higher compensation. Better medical care. Emotional support.

Temporary or permanent workers’ compensation benefits

Did you know? If your workers’ compensation claim is accepted, the insurance company often must pay for the treatment related to your injury forever. This includes surgery, office visits, prescription medications, massages, acupuncture, and even gym memberships.

We can help you get:

Temporary benefits to support you while you’re recovering from your injury
Permanent benefits to help you live with a disabling injury

These benefits can include wage replacement to cover lost income, coverage of all related medical costs, job retraining, education, and more.

Have you already paid for an injury-related treatment?

If that treatment should have been covered by workers’ compensation, we can help you get the money back. Contact us to find out if you’re eligible for reimbursement.

Better medical care

With over 40 years of experience, we know the good and bad medical providers in Vermont, and we know what treatments workers’ compensation will and won’t cover.

To give you the best possible chance to recover, we’ll recommend the best providers for your injury and make sure the insurance company pays for it.

Better settlements

The insurance company wants to pay you as little as possible. And they may get away with paying you much less than you’re entitled to if you try to negotiate with them yourself. Just because they know the workers’ compensation laws better.

But not when you have us on your side. We know the system inside and out, too. And if you want to resolve your claim by negotiating a settlement, we’ll ensure you get fair compensation.

Emotional support

You’ve been through a lot. You don’t need all that stress from fighting with the insurance company or worrying about your bills. It will only prevent you from recovering faster.

Let us help. We’ll take the unnecessary stress away and be your ally. Someone who will always listen and understand. And someone who’ll ensure the insurance company isn’t taking advantage of you.

Get a FREE Case Evaluation Today

Send us a short message describing your case, and our lawyers will get back to you as soon as possible. Our office hours are Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

No Charge Until We Win

We don’t charge anything up front. Nor do we bill hourly for our time. We work on a contingency basis and get paid based on how much money we win for you. So, technically, it’s not you who’ll be paying us but the insurance company.

Whatever happens, you’ll never end up owing us money. Your situation can’t get worse than before you hired us. But it can get much better if you decide to let us help.

Get a free case evaluation today

Our Happy Clients

"I’d hire BFS all over again. But I’d do it sooner and call them the day after I got hurt. They did 101%."

"BFS is handling two of my claims, and I really appreciate it. Trust them. Because they do a great job."

"Ever since l started working with BFS, the stress has gone down and I received better pay. I'm back to being myself."

"They got me more money than I could have ever imagined."

When the insurance company stopped my payment for three weeks, I knew I needed help. I had no money. They denied my benefits and hung up on me. Life has been less stressful because of your help. BFS came highly recommended by another lawyer, and after I hired them, my life became less stressful. They got me more money than I could have ever imagined. I didn’t even think I would ever come close to this number.

KT, store clerk

Bennington, Vermont

"Knowledgeable, professional, extremely competent, understanding, and patient."

I had been injured while at work and suffered several life-changing injuries. I had a complicated case and a difficult and stubborn opposing counsel. My attorney was knowledgeable, professional, extremely competent, understanding, and very patient with me. He guided me through many pitfalls to obtain fair compensation for my injuries. I will be forever grateful for his efforts.

RB, tractor trailer driver

Middlesex, Vermont

"They care more about the health of their clients than money."

If you want good results and the highest payout possible, BFS is the place to go! They aren’t only good lawyers but your friends. My money that is behind, or any doctor that can’t get me in, they call and make it all happen right away. Many lawyers I've met just think about getting money; that's not BFS. They care more about the health of their clients than money.

EN, store clerk

Barre, Vermont

"BFS got my medical expenses and procedures approved."

Took all the pressure off me in dealing with a workers’ compensation accident. They got approval for my much needed medical expenses and procedures that I kept getting turned down for. Can't thank them enough.

JB, maintenance worker

Bennington, Vermont

"Hiring BFS took a lot of the unnecessary stress away."

It was a work injury that I thought I could handle on my own. And then I got a letter from the insurance company, from their lawyer. I knew I wasn't gonna be able to go up against them by myself. Hiring BFS took a lot of the unnecessary stress away. They got me a lot of medical care and a very reasonable settlement.

EP, automotive technician

Greensboro, Vermont

"We would not have been able to do it by ourselves."

Hiring BFS gave me peace of mind. It was much easier having them deal with all the crap like late checks and no checks, and prescriptions not being approved on time. With BFS, we had someone who would really get after them and someone who knew what we were supposed to do. It was much easier than if we had been doing it ourselves. We would not have been able to do it by ourselves. BFS got us a settlement, and now we have some financial stability.

TM, granite worker

Washington, Vermont

Why Us?

With 40+ years of experience, we know the system inside and out

We’ve been helping injured people since 1979. After suing insurance companies for decades, we know the system inside and out. And we use our experience to consistently secure the best possible compensation for our clients.

Millions of dollars in compensation

We get money for our clients 99% of the time. In 2021, this meant securing over $10 million in medical treatments, settlements, wage replacement payments, and vocational training for our clients.

Compassionate with you. Fierce with insurance companies.

Our clients describe us as kind and caring. For many of them, we are the first to listen and treat them with respect. But they also call us “pit bulls” because of how fiercely we fight to get them the compensation they deserve.

Contact us today

Don’t wait until you’re behind on your medical bills. Contact us to get a FREE case evaluation. We respond within 24 hours and can usually evaluate your case on the same day.