People in Massachusetts who are injured in on-the-job accidents or develop work-related illnesses that leave them unable to work and earn paychecks for six days or longer are usually entitled to total incapacity benefits under the state’s workers’ compensation...
If you're a worker in Massachusetts who was injured on the job, you might be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. However, you'll have to meet certain requirements before you're allowed to receive payments. Here's what you need to know before you file for...
Everyone in Massachusetts has heard the buzz about artificial intelligence and its potential real-world applications. One of the most important developments is helping to improve the accuracy of diagnosis in the medical space. The cost of medical errors Medical errors...
Most employees in Massachusetts have heard of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). What they don't know is that OSHA is extremely understaffed. In fact, studies have shown that it's physically impossible for OSHA to inspect and maintain all the...
There are at least 1.4 million people in Massachusetts and across the U.S. who have Lewy body dementia, yet the number may be higher due to how often this condition is misdiagnosed. Many people have not heard of it, yet LBD is more widespread than cerebral palsy,...
The heat that goes along with working as an arc welder can become downright unbearable. The arcs produced by electricity and high heat used in gas welding applications can produce up to 10,000 degrees of mostly localized heat. The exceptionally bright light also can...
People in Massachusetts should know the truth about medical malpractice. It's not as rare as they'd hope. In fact, most people will be misdiagnosed at least once in their lives. Now, not all of these cases are the result of negligence. Sometimes many conditions share...
Those in Massachusetts who regularly see an ophthalmologist may be interested in some of the most commonly misdiagnosed conditions in the profession. Retinal conditions and retinal detachment top the list of malpractice claims of misdiagnosed ophthalmic conditions. A...
Due to their limited exposure, patients do not always have a clear understanding of just how many medical professionals revise and interact with their records over the course of treatment. From various specialists and nurses to diagnosticians and pharmacists everyone...
Summers in Massachusetts can become too hot for outdoor workers without the proper precautions. Workers run the risk of developing a heat-related illness like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The symptoms of heat-related illness Heat exhaustion occurs when one loses...
