Business Details
47 Years
experience
Vermont Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury Attorneys
Biggam Fox Skinner has been advocating for injured individuals in Vermont since 1979. Our firm combines over four decades of legal expertise with a compassionate approach to client care, ensuring clients receive both fair compensation and necessary medical treatment. We specialize in navigating complex workers' compensation and personal injury cases, leveraging deep industry knowledge and established relationships with local stakeholders.Our attorneys are recognized for their tenacity in negotiating with insurance companies and their commitment to achieving favorable outcomes. With a proven track record of recovering millions in settlements, we prioritize client well-being over corporate interests, offering personalized legal strategies tailored to each case's unique circumstances.
Services
Workers Compensation
Personal Injury
Car Accidents
Premises Liability
Wrongful Death
Slip and Fall
Social Security Disability
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We have recovered over $20 million in settlements for clients in three years
- Our attorneys have 40+ years of combined experience with local stakeholders
- We operate on a contingency basis - no payment until we win
- Clients describe us as both compassionate and tenacious negotiators
- We handle all aspects of claims including medical approvals and vocational rehab
What people say
Better medical care
Higher compensation
Compassionate treatment
Stress reduction
Fierce negotiators
Services
Workers Compensation
We represent injured workers in Vermont, ensuring proper medical treatment approval and fair compensation. Our attorneys handle all aspects of workers' compensation claims including temporary/ permanent benefits, medical bill coverage, and vocational rehabilitation. With deep knowledge of Vermont's system, we negotiate with insurance companies to secure maximum benefits while clients focus on recovery.
Personal Injury
Our firm advocates for victims of negligence-caused injuries, covering automobile accidents, slip-and-falls, and wrongful death cases. We pursue full compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain suffering. With experience handling complex liability issues, we ensure clients receive fair treatment from insurance companies while navigating Vermont's legal requirements.
Wrongful Death
We provide compassionate legal representation for families who lost loved ones due to negligence. Our attorneys handle claims covering medical expenses, funeral costs, lost income, and emotional damages. With expertise in Vermont's wrongful death statutes, we help families hold responsible parties accountable while navigating complex legal processes during difficult times.
Premises Liability
We represent clients injured on unsafe properties, including slip-and-fall accidents and inadequate security cases. Our attorneys prove property owner negligence while navigating Vermont's three-year statute of limitations. We identify all responsible parties and pursue compensation for medical treatment and related losses.
Car Accidents
Our firm handles vehicle accident claims resulting from drunk driving, distracted driving, and other negligent behaviors. We pursue compensation for medical bills, property damage, and lost wages while proving liability through accident reconstruction and witness testimony. With decades of Vermont-specific experience, we maximize client recoveries from insurance companies.
People
Heidi Groff
Partner
Specializing in workers' compensation and personal injury law since 1999, Heidi Groff advocates fiercely for client rights. Known as a 'pit bull' by satisfied clients, she combines compassionate listening with aggressive representation to secure medical approvals and fair settlements.
Kelly Massicotte
Partner
With focus on workers' compensation and social security disability, Kelly Massicotte provides detailed case analysis since joining the firm in 2006. She guides clients through complex legal processes while ensuring comprehensive understanding of their case status and strategy.
Ronald Fox
Of Counsel
Founding partner since 1979, Ronald Fox brings four decades of Vermont legal system expertise. His extensive network of industry contacts and deep understanding of workers' compensation laws consistently delivers favorable client outcomes through strategic negotiations.
Patrick Biggam
Of Counsel
As a founding partner and former Vermont Association for Justice president, Patrick Biggam has shaped workers' compensation laws since 1979. His legislative experience and courtroom success make him a formidable advocate in complex injury cases.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
We specialize in workers' compensation, personal injury, car accidents, premises liability, and wrongful death cases throughout Vermont.
How are you paid for services?
We work on a contingency basis - no payment until we win your case. Our fee comes from the compensation we secure.
What if my workers' comp claim was denied?
We help appeal denied claims and negotiate with insurance companies to secure rightful benefits including medical treatment and wage replacement.
Do you handle out-of-court settlements?
Yes, we negotiate fair settlements while preparing for trial to ensure maximum compensation in all workers' compensation and personal injury cases.
How quickly can you evaluate my case?
We provide free case evaluations within 24 hours and typically assess claims on the same day of contact.
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