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Methuen Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Middlesex County Workers' Compensation Attorney

Employers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire are required to carry workers' compensation insurance for their employees. This means that if you are injured on the job in either state, you have options for receiving compensation, provided you follow the correct procedures.

In both states, workers may choose their examining physician and apply for compensation after a brief waiting period. Further, injured workers may receive compensation retroactively if their disability persists for a certain length of time. Despite these similarities, workers' compensation is not always easy to secure.

At DiBella Law Offices, PC in Methuen, Massachusetts, our attorneys are familiar with the complexities of workers' compensation law and the proper procedures required to get you the maximum compensation for your workplace injuries. Call us at 877-556-6821 for a no-cost discussion of your injuries and the circumstances behind them.

You might be surprised at how little good legal representation will cost. Often, our clients' attorney fees are paid by the employers' insurance company.

What Types of Workers' Compensation Benefits Are Available?

If you were injured on the job, the following workers' compensation benefits are available:

  • Full payment for medical expenses
  • Temporary payment lost wages until you can return to work
  • Partial disability payments if you can return to work but have limitations
  • Permanent disability payments if you are unable to return to work
  • Compensation for scarring, disfigurement or other permanent conditions
  • Job retraining if your work injury requires a change of job or career

Further, if a worker dies due to a workplace injury, his/her spouse and dependents can receive monthly income through workers' compensation death benefits. In certain egregious circumstances, a wrongful death lawsuit may be the most appropriate way to secure your family's future.

Merrimack Valley Work Injury Claims Lawyer

Although workers' compensation laws protect injured workers by requiring employers to carry workers' compensation insurance, such laws also prevent workers from filing lawsuits against their employers for workplace injuries.

However, if someone other than your employer is responsible for your injury — for instance, if your injury happened due to a slip-and-fall on a construction site or during an on-the-job vehicle collision — you may pursue additional compensation through a third-party claim.

If your workplace injury situation is complicated, your chances of receiving the maximum compensation increase greatly if you consult with an experienced workplace accident attorney. We have access to insurance experts and actuaries who can bolster your workplace injury lawsuit in the eyes of a judge or jury.

Contact DiBella Law Offices, PC in the Merrimack Valley today for a free consultation with a lawyer. Let our skills and knowledge do the legal leg work so you can focus on your recovery.

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    Wife in a 32 year marriage received an award of alimony in the amount of roughly $8,000.00 a month in addition to half of all retirement accounts, pensions as well as half of an inheritance received by the spouse.
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    Attorney DiBella has handled hundreds of criminal matters throughout all of MA and NH for all types of crimes and offenses. Below is just a sampling of results he has obtained. Please feel free to contact our office to find out results regarding offenses similar to ones you may have been charged with that may not be listed below.
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    Client, was the spouse of the alleged victim, was arrested for Domestic Assault and Battery. Client's wife alleged that Client had grabbed her by the throat and threw her to the ground during an argument. When the police arrived, they allegedly observed marks on her throat.. Attorney DiBella, investigated this matter, counsels Client and his wife, then advocates to the prosecutor that the case should not go forward. Today, on a pre-trial date, Attorney DiBella had the wife assert her marital privilege not to have to testify against her spouse. The prosecutor conceded that they could not move forward without the wife's testimony. Result: Case Dismissed.
  • Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
    Client, a middle aged woman, was driving during inclement weather. The client struck a guard rail. When Police arrived she admitted that she had been drinking and went on to take the breathalyzer test and blew over the legal limit if .08. Attorney DiBella investigated this matter and was able to work out a deal with the district attorney which continued the case without a finding for a period of one year. After that one year if the client does not have any further criminal issues the case will be dismissed. Result: CWOF/Dismissed.
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    Client, a 47 year-old man, faced a school-zone charge, which carries a minimum, mandatory penalty of two years in the house of correction. Attorney DiBella, investigated this matter, and drafted a breakdown letter to present to the district attorney. Attorney DiBella was able to get the school zone charge which carries a minimum mandatory of 2 years dropped and the possession with Intent to distribute charges dropped to straight possession. The client served NO jail time and was given straight probation. Result: School Zone Charge Dropped
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    Client was charged with committing 2 acts of Indecent assault and Battery. The prosecution alleged that Client was drinking with family and friends at a party. The Client was coming on to a woman at the party. The Client and alleged victim both sleep over. The Client was inappropriately touching the victim without her consent. Over the course of two years, Attorney DiBella investigated this matter and prepared the case for trial. During the course of his investigation, Attorney DiBella uncovered exculpatory evidence; including (1) inconsistencies in the young woman's story; Result : Indecent A&B dropped to Straight A&B eliminating the need for sex offender registration.
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    Result: Case Dismissed.
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