It is not uncommon following a work accident for an injured employee to be confused on what to do next. Following the accident is the start of a strange and confusing process for those that have not been through it before. Taking the right steps is critical in order to safeguard your rights and to maximize […]

Regardless of the occupation, Massachusetts workers are constantly exposed to injury. The injuries they can potentially sustain range from rather minor injuries, to even death. Here is a breakdown of some common, non-fatal workers’ compensation injury types from insurancejournal.com. strains and sprains (30 percent) cuts or punctures (19 percent) contusions (12 percent) inflammation (5 percent) fractures (5 percent) […]

Massachusetts workers’ compensation law is found at M.G.L. c. 152. Therein lies the entire statutory framework of laws that govern employers, employees, and insurance companies when a work injury occurs. When a worker is injured on the job, workers’ compensation rights are triggered. Some of these rights pertain to payment of medical bills, payment of wages, […]

A 66-year old man from Pembroke severed his left arm at work yesterday. This occurred at National Coating Corp. in Rockland. The man suffered this workers compensation accident when his left arm became trapped inside a machine. His arm was severed at the elbow.  Emergency personnel quickly responded to help the man with his extremely serious personal injuries. […]

Workers’ compensation law, like with other areas of law, is filled with a unique language that many people are unfamiliar with. If you were hurt at work, you suddenly will be hearing some words and phrases that are new to you. Here are some of the most common words and phrases you may encounter while your case […]

Roughly two million people are the victims of violence at work each year. These incidents can cause injuries to innocent workers ranging from soft tissue injuries, cuts and abrasions, broken bones, to even death. Victims of assault may be forced to miss work, and incur medical expenses if the injuries are serious enough. Many of these victims may be looking […]

It is astonishing that roughly three million people are injured at work each year. It is important for these unlucky injury victims to take appropriate steps following their accident.  Failure to do so can result in making an already tough situation even worse. Here are some things all people injured on-the-job should avoid: Failing To Report The […]

For injured workers that are collecting Massachusetts workers’ compensation benefits, they understandably want to know how long they can expect to receive these benefits. Each case is different, so what one injured employee may collect is different from what another injured employee can collect. However, there are maximum benefits each worker may collect which is […]

Many people injured at work wonder if they have a case. Massachusetts workers compensation law provides benefits to workers injured during the course and scope of employment. That means if you are at the workplace, or outside of the workplace but working for your employer, you are eligible for workers compensation benefits. However, workers compensation does NOT cover independent […]

Like all relationships, the attorney/client relationship can sometimes sour. When this happens, sometimes it makes sense for the client to move on and hire a different local workers’ compensation lawyer. Here are some reasons the injured worker may be unhappy with his/her lawyer: The lawyer does not adequately explain the process The lawyer does not return […]