When Do I Have to Return to Work After a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
For those who have been seriously injured on the job, it can be difficult to know when is the right moment to return to work. There is no book you [...]
Should I Accept a Light Duty Job Offer While I’m Receiving Worker’s Compensation?
If you have been injured on the job, and you have filed for Massachusetts workers’ compensation benefits, you may receive a ‘light duty’ job offer from your employer. Before you [...]
What Types of Injuries Qualify for Workers’ Compensation?
Under Massachusetts law, all businesses operating within the state are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. The primary purpose of this insurance is to protect injured workers. Those who have [...]
When Can I Get Permanent Disability from Workers’ Compensation?
Under Massachusetts law, individuals who have been hurt on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Primarily, these benefits are designed to replace the income that is lost due [...]
What is an Independent Medical Examination (IME)?
An on-the-job injury in Massachusetts will likely qualify you for workers' compensation. However, your employer or the insurance company will almost certainly require an Independent Medical Examination (IME). The IME [...]
What Does Workers’ Compensation Cover?
An injury or illness caused by your duties at work can be very serious. The last thing you want to do is suffer a debilitating injury while you're earning a [...]
Workers’ Comp Benefits Other Than Salary
If you have sustained an on the job injury and are entitled to a weekly benefit under the Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Act you should look through your entire benefit package. [...]
What Happens After Someone Fails Their Interview at the Consulate?
When it comes to failing an interview at the consulate most commonly it is based on a spouse or fiancé petition. When the consulate officer denies the petition the officer [...]
Immigration Deportation/Removal Vietnam
Vietnam Immigration Deportation/Removal Law I am a Vietnamese national living in the United States as a legal permanent resident. If I am placed into deportation will I be sent back [...]
Massachusetts Workers Compensation Law Information
Did you know that if an employee is unable to earn their pre-injury wages for five or more days due to their work injury, the Employee is entitled to weekly [...]