Workers’ Compensation
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...
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...
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...