Workers’ Compensation
Understanding workers’ compensation and legal fees
Injured employees often face a challenging path when navigating the workers' compensation system. This program offers financial support and medical benefits to those harmed while performing their job duties. However, to maximize these benefits, it is often necessary...
The timeline of worker’s compensation claims
The claims process for workers’ compensation is important for ensuring that employees receive the support they need after an injury on the job. Understanding the timeline of that process helps both workers and employers with successful and efficient management. There...
3 expenses workers’ compensation covers
While no one wants a workplace injury to happen, they occur more frequently than people may think. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2.6 million workplace illnesses and injuries occurred in 2021. Luckily, Massachusetts requires employers to have...
Dealing with a denied workers’ comp claim
Suffering from a work-related injury or illness in Massachusetts can be challenging, and workers' compensation benefits provide essential financial support. However, sometimes an insurance company denies a workers' comp claim, leaving the injured worker unsure of...
What you should know about third-party claims
When you get hurt on the job, you should understand the legal options available to you. One such option is a third-party claim. A third-party claim can provide a way to recover damages beyond what is available through workers' compensation. However, navigating the...
Worker’s compensation and the gig economy
Gig work such as ride-sharing and food delivery can be legitimately dangerous work, but employers do not always compensate injured employees, even when the conditions of the job caused the injury. Worker's compensation is expensive, and most large corporations find it...
3 FAQs about workers’ compensation and attorney fees
No matter where you work, you have rights. If you have suffered from a workplace injury, workers’ compensation laws provide compensation. Unfortunately, not every claim goes as planned. Understanding why it happened and getting legal assistance may help you appeal...
What is the timeline of a worker’s compensation claim?
No matter what kind of job you have, you are likely at risk for some kind of injury. The kinds of injuries that you are at risk for can vary depending on what you do. While you may feel stressed and confused after experiencing an injury, that does not mean that you...
Expenses covered by workers’ compensation
Massachusetts law requires employers to carry worker’s compensation insurance in anticipation of employee injuries on the job. If you are a victim of a workplace injury, your worker’s comp benefits should help alleviate some of your financial stress during an...
The 5 most dangerous job types for work injuries in Massachusetts
Every job you can think of carries some level of risk to your physical fitness and mental health. But some jobs are more dangerous than others. For example, an office job is unlikely to expose you to falling from dozens of feet in the air or getting your limb crushed...