For Massachusetts workers comp cases that are disputed in court, the second step in the dispute process after the Conciliation is a Massachusetts workers compensation Conference. If you have an attorney, he/she will attend the Conference with you. If you don’t have an attorney and you have a Conference coming up, it is time to hire a Massachusetts workers […]

What To Expect At Conciliation Oftentimes Massachusetts workers compensation claims are disputed by insurance companies. When workers compensation claims are disputed the court that handles these matters is the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents. The first step in this dispute process is the Massachusetts workmans compensation Conciliation. If you have a Massachusetts workmans compensation attorney, then he/she will […]

If you were injured in a workers compensation accident in Massachusetts there are certain things to do, and not to do. One of the most important things not to do is sign the Form 105 form the workers compensation insurance company sends you. As a Massachusetts workmans compensation lawyer, I see too many people sign this […]

Many people injured at work in Massachusetts decide to handle their Massachusetts workers compensation case on their own. With very limited exceptions, that generally is a bad idea. Deciding when to hire a workers comp lawyer is a common issue facing Massachusetts workers compensation accident victims. Unless you have already returned to work and were […]

Some people injured on the job decide to handle their workers’ compensation claim on their own, without an attorney. That usually turns out to be a bad idea.  We are Boston work injury lawyers that can help you. Work accidents can result in very serious injuries.  Here are some reasons why it is essential to hire […]

There are certain elements that determine the amount of a Massachusetts workers’ compensation settlement. As Massachusetts workers’ compensation attorneys, we have found that, in certain situations, if you are collecting your weekly checks, it may make sense to “lump sum” settle your case. A lump sum is when a settlement is reached with the insurance […]

If your Massachusetts workers’ compensation claim is not denied by the insurance company, it is still important to take certain steps to protect yourself. It is important to have a Massachusetts workers’ compensation claim attorney even if your claim was not denied. The workers’ compensation insurance company is sending you your weekly checks. That is […]

Following an accident at work, you may be confused by the procedure if you are new to the process. You are unsure what do and who to turn to for help. Unfortunately, you discover your claim is denied. Denial of a Massachusetts workers’ comp claim happens frequently. As a Boston workers’ compensation lawyer, we see insurance companies […]

Many times I receive this question from new clients. It is a reasonable question as one would assume you may sue your employer in Massachusetts for a workers’ compensation accident. Certain times you can sue your employer, but in Massachusetts, you may not for a workers’ compensation accident. What you may do is pursue a claim for workers’ compensation […]

There are a number of factors that come into play when an attorney decides whether or not to take on a personal injury case for a client.  Here are some, but not all, of those factors: Has the Statute of Limitations run (it is different for different types of cases)? Was the client injured? Did […]