Work injuries are far more common than people realize. Depending on what state you live and work in, you might be covered by Workers’ Compensation laws. Since Workers’ Compensation varies a bit from state to state, it is important to consider how disabilities and...
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that sometimes arises after certain injuries. There is no cure, but the pain can be managed and treated. Even so, many people who live with CRPS are unable to work because of the intense pain they deal...
Work is a major part of most people’s lives in Massachusetts, so it is no surprise that workplace injuries are common. When workers are injured, they can receive Workers’ Compensation benefits but only after undergoing an independent medical exam (IME). IMEs are...
Inhalation injuries occur when someone breathes in smoke or gases that damage their lungs. Inhalation injuries are common in cases involving fires. These injuries often leave victims with severe lung damage from which they might never fully recover. To get fair...
Injury claims can be worth quite a bit of compensation, depending on their severity and how they occurred. Claims related to punctured lungs may be worth substantial compensation for several reasons. Not only are these painful and complicated injuries, but they often...
If you were recently injured on the job in Massachusetts, you might be dealing with a Workers’ Compensation claim. Many receive weekly benefit payments through Workers’ Comp, but this is not the only possible outcome. If you would rather have more money sooner, a...
When people are injured at work, they can file Workers’ Compensation claims to get financial benefits to make ends meet while recovering from their injuries. Generally, recipients of these benefits must be evaluated by a doctor fairly regularly to determine if their...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are exceptionally damaging for victims, especially children or infants hurt during birth. Children might suffer TBIs during car crashes or because of medical malpractice. Because of the differing causes, parents might not always see...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are often so devastating for victims and their families that they want compensation as soon as possible through a settlement. While that is understandable, making sure a settlement is good before accepting it in Massachusetts is vital....
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most serious and life-altering injuries victims could sustain due to negligence, with many concerning symptoms and complications. There are physical, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms of TBIs that doctors assess when...