Carmen Coleman

Carmen Coleman works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in Vermont. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.

Carmen Coleman handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Vermont, including Permanent Disability, Workers Comp Settlements, Vocational Rehabilitation, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.

In Vermont, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Carmen immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Carmen Coleman's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 17 years of experience in Vermont workers' comp law, Carmen knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Carmen Coleman primarily serves clients in Newport and the surrounding Vermont area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Vermont and were injured at work, contact Carmen's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.