Workers’ Compensation

Dedicated to Maximizing Compensation for Injured Workers in New Hampshire

At McDowell & Morrissette, PA, we understand the serious impact a workplace injury can have on your health, career, family, and future. If you’re dissatisfied with your current workers’ compensation benefits or the care provided by the assigned physician, it’s time to take action. You have legal rights — including the right to a second medical opinion — and we are here to ensure those rights are protected.

Experienced Advocates in New Hampshire Workers’ Compensation Law

New Hampshire law offers strong protections for employees injured on the job. However, navigating the workers’ compensation system can be overwhelming, especially when you’re recovering from an injury. Our legal team is well-versed in all aspects of workers’ compensation and personal injury law. We handle everything from filing initial claims to pursuing appeals, always with the goal of achieving the best possible outcome for you.

Whether you’re a construction worker, healthcare provider, first responder, or factory employee, we will advocate for your rights with the experience and dedication your case deserves.

A Century of Combined Legal Experience in Workers’ Comp

Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined legal experience. We’ve successfully represented clients in a wide range of complex and catastrophic injury cases. We build strong, evidence-based claims and guide you through every stage — from administrative hearings to full appeals, if necessary.

If your claim has been denied or undervalued, we will explore every legal option, including filing an appeal or pursuing additional compensation through a personal injury lawsuit when applicable.

Third-Party Liability Claims: Pursuing All Avenues of Compensation

In some cases, injured workers may have a right to pursue compensation beyond what is available under workers’ compensation. If your injury was caused by someone other than your employer — such as a subcontractor, property owner, or equipment manufacturer — you may be entitled to file a third-party liability claim.

We represent workers injured by:

Motor vehicle accidents

Defective or dangerous machinery

Unsafe premises

Our team will conduct a thorough investigation of your accident to identify all responsible parties and seek compensation from every available source.

Our Case Results Tell the Story

Our attorneys have achieved remarkable results for clients who have been injured by others negligence including:

An ironworker who suffered permanent spinal and brain injuries due to lack of fall protection

A laborer run over by heavy machinery, resulting in leg amputation

Fatal injuries to a subcontractor thrown from a skidder

An explosion at a fireworks facility causing two fatalities and severe burns

An employee injured in a man-lift accident due to a loose bolt

A cable installer permanently injured by contact with a concealed high-voltage line

A line worker being killed by electrocution involving high-voltage transmission lines

A roofer whose spinal fracture was found work-related despite disputed circumstances

A flooring company employee injured in a car crash while traveling to a client’s home

A worker awarded permanent disability despite years without wage benefits

A police officer reimbursed for accrued personal time used after wrongful denial of benefits

A construction worker not required to accept a lower-paying alternative position after injury

An engineer awarded total disability despite employer-provided retraining that failed to restore pre-injury income

Let’s Discuss Your Case...

If you have concerns about your workers’ compensation claim, we’re ready to help. Schedule a no-obligation consultation with one of our experienced workers’ compensation attorneys today.

At McDowell & Morrissette, PA, we are committed to fighting for the full compensation you deserve.