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The purpose of the Maine Workers’ Compensation Act of 1992, found under Title 39-A of the Maine statutes, is to provide compensation for workers who have suffered loss of earning capacity because of work-related injuries. Though the workers compensation act was set up as a "no fault" act so that the employee is only required to prove that his injury was sustained arising out of, and in the course of, his employment, workers’ compensation litigation has become increasingly complicated and adversarial.

At Lanham & Blackwell, P.A., we have extensive experience representing employers through their insurance companies, self-insured employers and, on occasion, injured employees. Kevin Cuddy, in particular, has represented employers and injured employees in workers’ compensation cases for over twenty years, and has presented many professional lectures and seminars before the Maine Trial Lawyers Association, the Maine State Bar Association and the Northern Maine Chamber of Commerce, to name but a few.

Employer representation. For employers, we provide both legal representation and a continuing update service educating employers on the ever-changing statutory and case law in this area. If disputes do arise, we are experienced and effective litigators --- having successfully represented clients before alternative dispute resolution proceedings and in the state courts of Maine.

Employee representation. In the early stages of a claim, if your employer begins paying benefits immediately, you may not need an attorney. However, if you want to settle your case for an amount representing the fair value of the case, or your employer contests your claim or threatens an early stoppage of the payments, representation by an attorney may be advisable. You may also still have an allowable lawsuit against a third-party who may have negligently contributed to, or caused, your injuries. If you have any doubt about your claim, please contact us for an evaluation of your claim.


		WORKERS’ COMPENSATION The purpose of the Maine Workers’ Compensation Act of 1992, found under Title 39-A of the Maine statutes, is to provide compensation for workers who have suffered loss of earning capacity because of work-related injuries. Though the workers compensation act was set up as a "no fault" act so that the employee is only required to prove that his injury was sustained arising out of, and in the course of, his employment, workers’ compensation litigation has become increasingly complicated and adversarial. At Lanham & Blackwell, P.A., we have extensive experience representing employers through their insurance companies, self-insured employers and, on occasion, injured employees. Kevin Cuddy, in particular, has represented employers and injured employees in workers’ compensation cases for over twenty years, and has presented many professional lectures and seminars before the Maine Trial Lawyers Association, the Maine State Bar Association and the Northern Maine Chamber of Commerce, to name but a few. Employer representation. For employers, we provide both legal representation and a continuing update service educating employers on the ever-changing statutory and case law in this area. If disputes do arise, we are experienced and effective litigators --- having successfully represented clients before alternative dispute resolution proceedings and in the state courts of Maine. Employee representation. In the early stages of a claim, if your employer begins paying benefits immediately, you may not need an attorney. However, if you want to settle your case for an amount representing the fair value of the case, or your employer contests your claim or threatens an early stoppage of the payments, representation by an attorney may be advisable. You may also still have an allowable lawsuit against a third-party who may have negligently contributed to, or caused, your injuries. If you have any doubt about your claim, please contact us for an evaluation of your claim.
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