Most workers spend more time at their workspace than they do at their house, which is why when a worker becomes injured they expect to be taken care of by their employer. Generally, there are rules in place to protect injured and ill workers if their condition is...
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Workers’ compensation and the “going and coming” rule
Massachusetts residents who have been hurt at work may qualify for workers' compensation benefits. These benefits can help these injured workers pay their medical expenses and recoup their lost wages while they focus on recovering their health and getting back to...
How can discovery help my workers’ compensation claim?
If you've been injured on the job, then you know the struggle that can accompany one's recovery. The physical pain can be excruciating, and you might find yourself depressed when you are unable to work. On top of that, you will likely incur medical expenses and suffer...
Families remember those lost in workplace accidents
Although going to work should be a completely safe thing to do, far too many workers in Massachusetts are exposed to hazardous conditions as they perform their duties. Even those who work in professions where one wouldn't expect to be at risk can be susceptible to...
When can workers’ compensation benefits be suspended?
Being injured on the job can not only make for a bad day, but also for a bad month or months. For some, it could even spark the beginning of many bad years to come. Why? In addition to the pain and suffering these injured workers may go through, they also often face...
The medical benefits afforded by workers’ compensation
Being injured on the job can turn an individual's life upside down for a significant period of time. Sure, his day-to-day activities will change, particularly if he is unable to work, but his financial reality may also morph into something unexpected. Medical...
Massachusetts worker dies in workplace accident
For some Massachusetts residents who work in the construction or manufacturing industries, work is an inherently dangerous activity. They may perform their job duties near swiftly moving traffic, at dangerous height, or near machinery that can prove deadly. Others who...
How does one initiate a workers’ compensation claim?
If you have suffered an on-the-job injury, then your world has likely been turned upside down. You may have felt great one second, and the next your body is wracked with unexpected pain. You might need extensive medical care that is expensive and burdensome, and the...
Repetitive stress injuries and workers’ compensation
Not all work-related injuries are the result of an accident. Many injuries gradually develop over time, eventually causing significant pain and affecting a person's ability to do his or her job. Repetitive stress may be unseen, but they are real injuries, and in many...
We advocate for workers injured on the job
Working for an employer is something most of us in Massachusetts do on a consistent basis. Because it becomes routine, many of us fail to recognize the inherent dangers in our employment. Yet, all of us are susceptible to workplace injuries. Construction workers are...