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Massachusetts construction worker injured in fall
The conference in the workers' compensation context
Massachusetts scaffolding accident leads to OSHA investigation
With the day-in, day-out routines Massachusetts residents regularly find ourselves in, they rarely, if ever, fully consider the dangers present around them. This is true whether we are driving, working or enjoying a nice meal out. Most of the time, our days conclude without incident. Sometimes though, negligence on the part of others cause serious accidents that leave Massachusetts' residents severely harmed.
Our MA legal team stands up to workers' compensation insurers
Our last post on the blog discussed conciliation and how it may be a favorable route for Massachusetts residents seeking a workers' compensation settlement. Conciliation may save you a significant amount of time, and the process may be less adversarial. However, as mentioned last week, it is critical that Massachusetts residents do not enter into conciliation without fully knowing your legal rights and the amount of compensation to which you are entitled.
Conciliation's role in the workers' compensation system
Worker seriously hurt in fall at Logan International
Proposed bill seeks to help low-income work accident victims
This blog devotes a significant portion of its time to discussing workers' compensation issues and how they can affect Massachusetts' workers. This is certainly important, but it is also important to realize that the law is in a constant state of flux. What was the rule yesterday could be changed today. Therefore, it is important to know when and how the law changes so that those who have been injured on the job can protect their rights to the fullest extent possible.
How much can an injured worker receive in workers' compensation?
Massachusetts residents who are injured on the job have a lot to contend with. Sure, they might have to find a way to make ends meet without their weekly income, but they might also have to find a way to pay for their medical expenses. This can be extremely difficult, particularly when an injured worker is the sole wage-earner in a family. For this reason, it is imperative that those who have suffered a work-related injury seek out workers' compensation benefits.
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