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When people are injured and unable to work, they can rely on social programs, like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), to help them make ends meet. For some, their injuries happened while they were working. This presents a unique situation, as the injured worker might be eligible for SSDI and workers’ compensation at the same […]

Workers’ compensation is a system under which injured workers and employees can be compensated without filing a personal injury lawsuit. In fact, in Massachusetts, an employee covered by workers’ compensation is prohibited from suing their employer for damages. While this might feel like a major restriction on your rights, the workers’ compensation system covers most […]

Car accidents are fairly common. You or someone you know has probably been involved in at least one minor car accident. However, car accidents can be incredibly dangerous, and drivers and passengers can be seriously injured. Many injuries are visible immediately after an accident. Lacerations, broken bones, and other physical wounds appear almost right away. However, […]

In Massachusetts, workers’ compensation is a legal route available to employees and workers injured on the job. Contrary to other jurisdictions, workers’ compensation is mandatory in Massachusetts, and employers are required by law to carry the necessary insurance to cover their employees’ claims. Workers’ compensation may cover the costs of an employee’s injuries, but that […]

Suffering a personal injury could be traumatic, debilitating, and lead to a financial crisis. If an accident was caused by the negligent actions of another person, company, or entity, they should be held liable for any damages. Injured accident victims usually have two avenues to seek compensation: an insurance settlement or a personal injury lawsuit. […]

If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Massachusetts caused by another driver’s negligence, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance company. With some exceptions, generally you need to have more than $2,000.00 in medical expenses to be eligible to file a personal injury claim or […]

Workers’ compensation is a system employed in Massachusetts that helps injured workers while they recover from work-related injuries. at its core, Workers’ compensation does two main things from the standpoint of an injured worker: (1) Pays medical bills for medical treatment related to the injuries caused by the work accident; and (2) Pays injured workers […]

Employees who have been injured while at work can claim Workers’ Compensation through their employer’s insurer. This is often the only way a worker can get any compensation for work-related injuries, as Workers’ Compensation is legally required in most cases, and personal lawsuits against your boss are barred. Since Workers’ Compensation is usually the required […]

Accidents can happen in the workplace at any time. it does not matter if you work in a factory, office, or construction site, accidents will happen and people may get hurt. For many injured employees, a personal injury lawsuit is necessary to get compensation for their injuries and medical expenses. However, Massachusetts law imposes a […]

After an injury, it is important to see a doctor – especially for workplace injuries.  Your ability to take time off of work because of your injury and your ability to get medical care covered by workers’ comp. might rely on you having seen a doctor.  that often means you should not wait – and […]

Workers’ compensation can be a great help to injured employees who may be out of work while they recover. Compensation awards can help people pay for expensive medical bills and make ends meet if they are unable to return to work for a while. What confuses many people is precisely how workers’ compensation awards are […]

In Massachusetts, there are multiple ways in which a person who can no longer work can make up their lost income. Opportunities include workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and filing a personal injury lawsuit. While all these programs and opportunities are designed to help injured employees, they come with some pretty crucial differences, […]