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Collapsing trenches are quite a prominent issue in construction, with workers facing the potential of serious injuries, entrapment, and suffocation.  These collapses can happen even in the safest conditions, but mistakes and lacking oversight often contribute.  That leaves injured workers with questions of liability. Liability for trench collapses often lies with the employer – the […]

Scaffolding collapses and other accidents involving scaffolding are common causes of injury on job sites.  When these accidents happen, you may be able to get Workers’ Compensation regardless of fault, but determining who is liable is important if you want to file a lawsuit for the rest of your damages. When we talk about scaffolding […]

On-the-job accidents sometimes happen, and workers might be out of commission for a while. While Workers’ Compensation claims may help you make ends meet while you cannot work, your employer might retaliate by trying to fire you. This is illegal, and you should speak to an attorney immediately. You cannot be fired simply because you […]

You might need to attend a Workers’ Compensation hearing before getting benefits for a workplace accident. If so, our lawyers can prepare your claim and what to if it is still denied. Workers’ Compensation hearings are for claims that are being disputed by an insurer. The Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) will decide the […]

In Massachusetts, employees covered by Workers’ Compensation insurance through their employer may reach a settlement to cover medical expenses and a portion of their lost income after an accident. However, a Workers’ Compensation settlement cannot guarantee job security. Depending on your settlement terms, you might have to resign from your job. Workers’ Compensation laws in […]

While Workers’ Compensation benefits can help injured employees when they are too hurt to continue working, these benefits are not exempt from other financial obligations. If you owe past-due child support payments, that money could possibly be taken out of your Workers’ Compensation benefits. However, there are ways an attorney can help you handle these […]

A Workers’ Compensation hearing is a formal legal proceeding that occurs if your claim is denied or the insurance company wants to modify or terminate your existing benefits. How the hearing proceeds, what evidence is presented, and how the judge makes a decision vary depending on the issues being disputed. The Massachusetts Rules of Evidence […]

You likely spend much of your time at work, and feeling unsafe in that environment could not only lead to an unenjoyable professional life, but also a high risk of injury. When feeling endangered turns into being hurt in a workplace accident, reporting injuries becomes very important. You can report concerns about the safety of […]

Many workers in Massachusetts suffer from tendonitis because of their jobs. Fortunately, our lawyers can help you get Workers’ Compensation benefits if the tendonitis is work related. Most workers can recover benefits for tendonitis if it keeps them out of work for five days or longer. Start by reporting your accident as soon as possible […]

Like any other injuries you might sustain while working in Massachusetts, those that cause scarring and disfigurement may yield Workers’ Compensation benefits that will help you cover your medical expenses and other damages as you physically recover. Though some employees are able to return to work after getting reconstructive surgery and rehabilitative care, it is […]

When a Workers’ Compensation claim is disputed, mediation can help resolve it. Our lawyers can explain how mediation might work in your case and additional steps to recover benefits. While any party can request mediation during a claim dispute, they are not mandatory. In Massachusetts, a conciliation meeting is the first step of the dispute […]

Workers and employers alike have all sorts of safety rules that need to be followed.  Many of them are there to help keep you safe, but the duty to make sure that workers comply with safety rules often rests with employers and supervisors rather than individual workers.  This might affect your right to sue after […]