Month: December 2019
Mistakes to Avoid When Making a Workers’ Comp Claim
In Massachusetts, every injured worker has the right to workers’ compensation. However, these claims can sometimes be denied by your employer’s insurance carrier. There are a few mistakes to avoid when making a workers’ comp claim so that you receive the full...
Does Workers’ Comp Cover Pre-Existing Conditions?
One of the more complicated questions we receive from our clients is, “Does workers’ comp cover pre-existing conditions?” If you were injured while on the job, you might be worried that pre-existing medical conditions could ruin your right to benefits. We would love...
What is Vocational Rehabilitation?
After a workplace injury in Massachusetts, you may be entitled to receive vocational rehabilitation. Now, what is vocational rehabilitation? Vocational rehab is a service that will see if your particular skills are transferable to another job with similar skills. That...
Complex Workers’ Comp Scenarios
Not all workplace injuries are cut-and-dry situations that end with simple compensation solutions. If a volunteer or a remote employee is injured while working, this can lead to more complex workers’ comp scenarios. Contact the Law Office of Jeffrey A. Young to...
Filing a Lawsuit vs. Workers’ Compensation
In addition to the workers’ compensation claim process, some injured workers in Massachusetts sometimes have the option of filing a personal injury lawsuit. This pathway for recovery usually isn’t available to injured workers, but there are two main exceptions to this...