Month: April 2019
Exceptions to Workers’ Compensation
Exceptions to Workers’ Compensation Workers’ compensation is the primary method for obtaining reimbursement for a work-related injury in Massachusetts. However, there are three exceptions to workers’ compensation in which the worker can also file a lawsuit. Contact...
Protecting the Rights of Injured Workers
Protecting the Rights of Injured Workers If you have been injured on a job site, you may be worried about paying for medical expenses and recovering lost wages. Thankfully, all Massachusetts employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance coverage....
Preventing Accidents at Work
Preventing Accidents at Work There are a variety of unexpected events that can occur at work. Construction sites are particularly dangerous but slip and fall injuries can happen any place anytime. Here is some important information on preventing accidents at work. If...
Other Workplace Injuries
Usually, workers’ compensation and getting injured on the job has a connotation of being hurt in a construction accident. Common examples would include falling off a ladder or being injured by faulty machinery. Yet there are other workplace injuries, such as loss of...
Disputed Claims Process Timeline
If you’ve been injured on the job site in Massachusetts and your company’s insurance provider is disputing your claim, you may be worried that you will not receive compensation. Here is an overview of the disputed claims process timeline to see how long and what steps...