Maine Workers’ Compensation Firm Fighting For Injured Workers Since 1976
A workplace injury can turn your life upside down in seconds. Medical bills pile up while paychecks stop. Employers and insurance companies often make the claims process confusing and frustrating. At McTeague Higbee, our firm’s attorneys have fought for injured workers across Maine since 1976. Attorney Kevin M. Noonan brings four decades of experience navigating the workers’ compensation system and pursuing the benefits you deserve. Our goal with every case remains the same: justice and fair compensation.
What Workers’ Compensation Covers In Maine
Maine workers’ compensation provides important benefits to employees injured on the job. Most employees have these protections, with limited exceptions for certain agricultural and domestic workers. Benefits available under Maine law include:
- Medical care and treatment for work-related injuries
- Wage replacement benefits (percentage of your average weekly wage)
- Mileage reimbursement for medical appointments
- Vocational rehabilitation, if you need retraining
- Permanency and impairment awards for lasting disabilities
Workers may be entitled to return-to-work protections and vocational assistance depending on medical restrictions and job availability. These rights can be complex and employers do not always honor them fully.
What To Do After A Workplace Injury
The steps you take immediately after getting hurt can strengthen your claim. Follow these important guidelines:
- Report your injury to your employer right away
- Seek appropriate medical treatment without delay
- Document everything, including incident details, witnesses and photos when possible
- Keep copies of all medical records and correspondence
- File your workers’ compensation claim promptly
- Avoid giving recorded statements without legal guidance
Early action protects your rights and prevents insurance companies from denying benefits based on late reporting or missing documentation.
Common Reasons Claims Are Delayed Or Denied
Insurance companies find many ways to delay or deny legitimate claims. Common tactics include:
- Arguing you reported the injury too late
- Disputing whether your injury is actually work-related
- Blaming pre-existing conditions instead of the workplace accident
- Relying on independent medical exams that minimize your injuries
- Claiming missing documentation makes your claim invalid
- Fighting over the amount and duration of benefits owed
At McTeague Higbee, we know these tactics and how to overcome them through thorough preparation and aggressive advocacy.
Workers And Injuries We Represent Across Maine
We serve injured workers in all industries throughout the state. Our firm helps:
- Health care workers
- Construction and trades
- Manufacturing and warehouse employees
- Public safety and first responders
- Retail and hospitality staff
- Municipal employees
- Longshoremen and harbor workers
We also understand how workers’ compensation laws apply to shipyard workers, marine employees and civilian workers overseas under federal programs.
Common workplace injuries we handle include back and neck injuries, repetitive stress conditions, knee and shoulder damage, slip-and-fall accidents, machinery injuries and occupational illness from toxic exposure.
What Sets McTeague Higbee Apart In Workers’ Compensation Cases
We combine deep knowledge of Maine workers’ compensation law with relentless advocacy for injured workers. Work with us and you get:
- Preparedness: We build every case for success from day one through careful documentation and early investigation
- Proven experience: Protecting injured workers since 1976 with decades of successful outcomes
- Local insight, statewide reach: We know Maine’s workers’ comp system, judges and recurring medical issues that affect cases
- Results-driven advocacy: Strong track record fighting employers and insurers for fair compensation
- Legislative voice: Leading advocate for Maine workers at the state legislative level
- Clear access: No-cost consultations and personal attention at every step
We stand by you to protect your rights from the initial filing through appeals and hearings when necessary.
Ready To Learn More?
Contact us today for a consultation regarding your workers’ compensation claim. Call us at 207-910-7047 or reach out through our website to get started. We serve injured workers across Maine from our Topsham office.