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On the page below you can find links to documents, reports, publications and discussions provided by Van Dorn & Curtiss.

The documents below are available to the public so that they can gain a better understanding of the legal challenges facing them, and why an experienced attorney is so important for success.

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Industrial Accidents and Worker’s Compensation:

• Common Occupational Illnesses   
  Contracting an illness, disease or disorder at work can have serious and long lasting implications. In this article we will look at the different types of occupational illnesses. The problem with work related illnesses is that symptom of the disease or disorder may not surface for months, even years after exposure. If you believe that you have been made ill while on the job, even if the exposure was years ago, please contact your Vermont workers compensation attorneys at Van Dorn & Curtiss today.
• Treatment of Burns (A Common on the Job Injury)   
  Burns are one of them more common workplace injuries. They are especially prevalent in industrial and restaurant jobs. This article will focus on the treatment of burns from fire or grease, chemical burns and electrical burns. If you have been injured while on the job please contact your New Hampshire workers compensation attorneys today for your free consultation. Though our office is in Orford, NH we take cases from across the state including Berlin, Manchester, Nashua and Concord.
• The New Hampshire Department of Labor (DOL)   
  The New Hampshire Department of Labor (DOL) is an excellent resource for both employers and employees. Use their services to prevent work place accidents and report on the job injuries. If you have been injured in an accident at work or have become ill after an on the job exposure please contact your experienced New Hampshire injury attorneys at Van Dorn & Curtiss today for your free consultation. Let us fight for your rights as an injured worker.
• OSHA   
  OSHA is a government agency that works to prevent work-related injury, illness and death. The following page in intended to help you navigate the OSHA website. If you have suffered from an on the job injury please contact your VT injury lawyers at Van Dorn & Curtiss today for your free consultation.
• Asbestosis   
  This article outlines the causes, signs, symptoms and treatments of asbestosis, a serious breathing disorder. If you or someone you love has exposed to asbestos please contact your NH workers compensation attorneys at Van Dorn & Curtiss today.
• Mesothelioma   
  This article discusses mesothelioma and its causes, symptoms and treatments. If you have been exposed to asbestos please contact your New Hampshire injury lawyer at Van Dorn and Curtiss today.
• Chemical Exposure   
  The following article outlines types of hazardous chemicals and the common injures they cause. If you have been injured by a chemical at work or at home please contact your New Hampshire personal injury lawyer, Van Dorn and Curtiss, today.
• Soft Tissue Injuries (Lower Back)   
  A back injury can be caused by a soft tissue injury, also known as a sprain or strain. The following article outlines the definition, symptoms and treatments of soft tissue injury in the back.
• Worker’s Compensation Process and Pitfalls   
  When a family member is injured on the job it is a potentially disastrous situation, especially if that family member is the sole provider. The loss of a family member’s entire income can leave the family in dire financial straights. The Worker’s Compensation system, also known as Worker’s Comp., is designed to prevent these types of tragedies. The main purpose of the Worker’s Comp. system is to provide medical coverage, disability if the victim is unable to return to work, and if necessary, retraining and rehab to help the victim return to work.