Lowell Workers’ Compensation Legal Blog
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...
Can you get workers’ compensation for an on-the-job car crash?
When you suffer a serious injury in an on-the-job car crash in Massachusetts, you may wonder whether you may get workers’ compensation to help cover the costs of your medical care and other expenses. You may be able to secure compensation to help cover your...
Options and qualifications for long-term disability
Money is usually a concern for employees who suffer from a severe illness or get hurt on the job. Workers' compensation can help with expenses no matter what type of health issue you have. Depending on your sickness, you qualify for either short-term or long-term...
The role of pain in workers’ compensation claims
When a Massachusetts work accident results in a serious injury, you may be able to get workers’ compensation benefits through your employer’s insurance company. Workers’ compensation laws allow for specific types of compensation. If you are experiencing considerable...
3 Tips to get full compensation under the law
When you get hurt at work, financial costs can quickly add up. For this reason, there are national resources available that can offer assistance in these situations. In the United States, the Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs oversees the...
Repetitive use injuries are compensable
Repetitive use injuries are gradual damage to muscles, tendons and nerves from repeated motion. These types of repetitive use injuries can occur in any person who repeats the same motion over and over. Repetitive use injuries that occur in the workplace are...
You can experience a workplace injury at home
According to a survey conducted by Upwork and reported by CNBC, more than 25% of Americans report they will work from home in 2021. If you telecommute and experience an injury in your home office, you may be eligible for workers' compensation. Review the standards...
Nurses are at high risk of chronic low back pain
Among all workers in the U.S., those in the health care professions are highly likely to suffer from low back pain, according to StatPearls. Nurses have the highest rates in the profession, with about 50% of those in the U.S. reporting LBP at least once in their...
Construction workers may develop carpel tunnel syndrome
Hand, finger and wrist injuries are common in office workers who use computer keyboards throughout the day. You may not realize, though, that construction workers are also vulnerable to carpel tunnel syndrome. Carpel tunnel syndrome is a medical condition that...
Can I Appeal a Denied Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Workers’ compensation provides income and medical benefits to those who sustain work-related injuries. However, many times these claims will be denied or disputed by the workers’ comp insurance company that your employer carries. You may be wondering, “Can I appeal a...