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Often, when people file for workers’ compensation, the reality is that the work environment they were in wasn’t particularly hazardous. Instead, their injuries might have been from repetitive injuries and strain, or could have resulted from an accident. In fact,...
Doctors are highly educated and licensed professionals who understand the human body well enough to determine the cause of symptoms that people experience. They have the knowledge and skills to treat traumatic injuries, perform operations recommend medicines....
Workers’ compensation can do many things, but the two main areas of focus are medical bills and lost wages. Essentially, if you get hurt at work, you should have coverage to make sure you don’t pay your own medical bills and that you still have some income -- though...
Surgical errors happen across the country every week, sometimes leaving patients with major medical complications. One of the most serious and possibly life-altering surgical mistakes involves a wrong-site or wrong-side surgery. In some cases, the physician may remove...
Getting seriously injured at work will feel like a huge blow to your life and livelihood. Not only will it prevent you from being able to go to work and earn a living in the long-term, but it will also prevent you from living your life in the way that you want to live...
Massachusetts is well-known for its advanced medical centers. Every day, doctors write thousands of prescriptions to help their patients recover from illness or have a better quality of life. While there are safeguards in place, the possibility of a prescription...
Patient safety in hospital operating rooms has improved over the years with the help of technology. For example, ventilation systems have advanced to a point where the air in a surgery suite has less chance of sickening patients. Unfortunately, patients are not yet...
If you’re hurt while you’re working, it’s important for you to let your employer know and to take action to get the benefits that you need. The priority is for you to seek medical care, so that you can stabilize your condition. Let the health care provider know that...
Workers' compensation programs help covered employees get by when they've been injured on the job. What many people in Massachusetts don't understand is that there are several different state-level workers comp benefits they may be eligible for. The type of benefits...
Hospital errors are a serious issue in Massachusetts and across the country. Mistakes made by hospital workers are a big cause of complications for patients. In fact, many observers estimate that human error is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Studies in...
