How Much Does a Lawyer Cost? What to Consider
Do you need to hire a lawyer for a workers' compensation or personal injury case? You may wonder, how much does a lawyer cost? Click to learn more! If you’re [...]
Injury in the Workplace? Common Workplace Accidents and Their Implications
Common Workplace Accidents and Their Implications What are the most common types of workplace accidents? If you've been injured on the job, what are the implications of this injury? We [...]
Applying for Workers’ Compensation: 5 Tips for Employees
According to research, instances of workplace injuries increased by 7.3% in 2016, and continue to rise year-after-year. Much of these workplace injuries are attributed to workplace violence, transportation, and falls. [...]
Does a Repetitive Strain Injury Qualify You for Workers’ Comp?
When you think of workers' compensation, you most likely imagine an isolated but devastating event. This could be an employee who falls from scaffolding and incurs traumatic brain injury, or [...]
Can I Lose My Health Insurance While Receiving Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
Sadly, you might lose employer sponsored health insurance coverage while you receive workers’ compensation benefits. Massachusetts state law protects injured workers from any retaliation they might face simply because they [...]
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 [...]