If you are injured in the job while working in Massachusetts, one of the options should be to seek workers’ compensation from your employer. This compensation is there to cover your medical costs as well as other needs, such as vocational rehabilitation or lost wages....
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Can asthma be covered by workers’ compensation?
The interesting thing about asthma is that it can be both environmental or genetic. For the purposes of workers’ compensation, a person can seek workers’ compensation if their asthma is worsened by exposure to chemicals or other substances in the workplace or if they...
Dealing with a workers’ compensation denial in Massachusetts
After you’re injured on the job, one of the things you’ll want to do is seek out workers’ compensation. Unfortunately, not all insurance companies want to pay out the benefits you deserve, and they may only give you partial benefits or reject your claim altogether....
What type of settlement should I expect from a workers’ comp claim?
Workers suffer injuries every day here in Massachusetts. Many of them don't receive medical attention because they don't think that their ailment is serious enough to do so. Knowing what happens if workers' comp approves your claim can help you prepare for the future...
Boost your Massachusetts workplace injury compensation claims
Sustaining an injury while on the job can be devastating. Depending on the nature and extent of your injury, you can suffer both short- and long-term financial, physical and mental setbacks. All these can affect your life’s overall quality. The terrible setbacks...
When does third-party liability apply after a workplace injury?
Most employees who get hurt on the job can simply file for workers' compensation benefits. Workers' compensation is a no-fault program in Massachusetts, which means that it doesn't really matter who caused your injury, only that it occurred while you were working. ...
Can you lose your at-will employment due to a workers’ compensation claim?
Massachusetts is an at-will employment state. Although you can execute a contract with the company that employs you with specific timelines and obligations, you generally have the right to quit your job at any time for any reason without facing financial repercussions...
Does fault matter for those in need of workers’ compensation?
Perhaps a co-worker had a cramp, leading to their steering a forklift directly into you and pinning you against a shelving unit. Perhaps you were feeling slightly under the weather but went into work anyway, only to lose your grip on some copier paper and drop a...
What can workers expect during the workers’ compensation process?
Getting hurt on the job can completely change your expectations. Instead of going about your daily life as normal, suddenly you need to take a leave of absence from work and get medical treatment. Whether you were hurt due to malfunctioning equipment or rapid-onset...
Workplace violence may lead to a workers’ compensation claim
In all workplaces, there is a potential for violence. Whether it’s an angry customer, agitated patient or upset family member, there is a risk that violence could impact you on the job. Workplace violence includes many kinds of situations ranging from physical...