Preti Flaherty's Workers' Compensation Practice Group counsels employers, individual and group self-insureds and insurers in legal management and defense of workers' compensation claims. We help clients navigate and manage the complexities of workers' compensation defense, administration and regulation. We provide defense in litigation matters and represent clients with legislative, regulatory and administrative issues.

Our Workers Compensation attorneys provide services including:

  • Defense of workers' compensation claims – including representation before the Maine Workers' Compensation Board on individual claims and audits.
  • Defense of Federal Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act claims – including representation before Administrative Law Judges.
  • Self-insurance – we assist clients throughout the process of obtaining, implementing and administering self-insurance.
  • Government relations - including representation and advocacy before Maine Workers' Compensation Board, Maine Legislative and Bureau of Insurance.

Firm Highlights

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Maine Workers’ Compensation Update - November 2023

The following is an overview of developments with respect to proposed legislation as well as new procedures on independent contractor determinations, medical fee schedule updates, and the use of updated Board forms, including medical...

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Maine Workers’ Compensation Legislation Brings Changes to Exemptions for Intentional Torts Regarding Sexual Harassment and Assault

Workers Compensation Bill LD 53 (“An Act to Ensure Accountability for Workplace Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault by Removing Certain Intentional Torts from Workers’ Compensation Exemptions”), became law on June 4, 2023. The original...

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Maine Workers’ Compensation New Year Update 2023

The new year brings proposed legislation, an update to the Medical Fee Schedule, and two recent decisions from the Appellate Division. Proposed Legislation Workers’ compensation bill LD 53 (HP 28) would amend 39-A M.R.S.A...

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Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected by Peers for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2024, Including 1 “Lawyer of the Year”

Forty-two Preti Flaherty attorneys have been named to Best Lawyers in America 2024, including five “Ones to Watch” and one “Lawyer of the Year.” Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America is considered a high...

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Preti Flaherty Ranked Among Best Lawyers 2024 Best Law Firms

Best Lawyers has ranked Preti Flaherty among the Best Law Firms for 2024. To be eligible for ranking, a law firm must have at least one attorney named in the 2024 Best Lawyers in...