Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Blog

Have you suffered a neck injury on the job? If so, you are eligible to receive workers’ compensation. Neck injuries — along with back and spinal ailments — are some of the most common workplace injuries in the state of Massachusetts. It is only right that you are...

You might be wondering if you are eligible to receive workers’ compensation in Massachusetts if you were injured on the way to work. After all, you wouldn’t have been injured if you didn’t have work in the first place, right? Unfortunately, that is not the case....

Workplace Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome, also known as repetitive stress syndrome, is one of the most common on-the-job injuries in Massachusetts. While it may seem minor, it can cause permanent disability. Workers who suffer from workplace carpal...

Were you injured while working in Massachusetts but your workers’ compensation claim was denied? The experienced attorneys at the Law Office of Jeffrey A. Young will make sure you are prepared for the appeals process. In this article, our experienced attorney...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has a system in place to help workers who get hurt on the job. It’s called workers’ compensation and it provides income and medical benefits to those who sustain work-related injuries. Because of this, you should never have to think...