Workers’ Compensation

Hearing loss is one of the most common workplace injuries, yet many workers never report it. If you work in construction, manufacturing or logging in Maine, you may already be experiencing its effects. What is occupational hearing loss? Occupational hearing loss...

Imagine that you get hurt at work and your employer urges you to use your sick leave instead of filing a workers compensation claim. The request might seem reasonable at first. However, it is important to understand your boss cannot force you to choose sick days over...

Even the most seasoned workers make mistakes. In fact, even one moment of distraction or a single wrong step can lead to a serious injury that threatens your health, your income and your future. Hence, if you got hurt at work and the accident was your fault, you might...