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Every day people are injured in work-related accidents like falls from roofs and work platforms. In Massachusetts, those people may claim workers’ compensation and get payments to cover the cost of their injuries. Meanwhile, there have been several new developments in the area of workers’ compensation laws in Boston However, getting compensation is not a […]

If you are injured on the job, you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. These types of benefits enable injured individuals to receive medical care and wage assistance if they are unable to work due to their injuries. Fortunately, workers’ compensation benefits arfe not considered as taxable income in the State of Massachusetts. […]

If you recently reported a work-related injury to your employer, there is a good chance you will receive—or already have received—a call from a claims adjuster or other representative of your employer’s insurance company. Before you take this call, however, it might be beneficial to know more about the workers’ compensation process and the role […]

A rollover accident is a type of crash where a vehicle is flipped onto its side or roof. After rollover accidents, at-fault drivers can be held liable for injuries they cause. The driver whose negligent actions caused the crash will be at fault for a rollover accident in Massachusetts. These negligent actions can come in […]

The Essex County District Attorney announced on Tuesday that a Haverhill man had died during an accident at a construction site. The employee was working on the roof of a building when he fell through an open elevator shaft in the construction zone. During the fatal incident, the individual fell nine stories and was pronounced […]

Recovering from on-the-job injuries is a multifaceted process. Employees typically undergo medical evaluations to assess the extent of their injuries and determine the most effective course of treatment. Additionally, rehabilitation services may be essential to facilitate a full return to work. Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) refers to the point in an injured worker’s treatment where […]

Workers’ compensation is a system designed to support injured employees who were harmed in accidents while they were on the job. Nearly all employers in Massachusetts are legally required to have workers’ compensation insurance to cover their employees. One question many injured employees have is about medical treatment and whether or not they need it. […]

A worker was killed at a construction site at a local Concord school after a construction crane collided with him last month. The worker was operating the crane when the equipment malfunctioned, which caused the fatal construction site accident. The worker, a 55-year-old man from Sutton, was pronounced dead at the scene. Middlesex District Attorney […]

A successful car collision claim often requires the injured victim to prove the other party was responsible for the accident. Even if this seems obvious to victims, proving it in court can sometimes be difficult. How do you establish that another driver was at fault? If someone rear-ends your car while driving drunk, it might […]

What makes Boston hit and run accidents unique is that the person who causes the accident often cannot be identified. This makes recovering fair compensation for injuries and property damage much more complicated for victims. If victims cannot identify the car responsible, any insurance claims may have to be filed against their own companies. If […]

If you were injured in a workplace accident, consult with an attorney who knows how to apply for workers’ compensation in Boston. The claims process can be complex, and insurance companies often avoid paying claims. an experienced Boston workers compensation lawyer could stand by your side and fight for the compensation you need. Requirements Before […]

“For much of the past two decades…the rate of work-related fatalities for Latinos has exceeded the rate for all U.S. workers, at times dramatically so.” This quote from the director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) highlights the risks Hispanic workers in the Boston area face on a daily basis. Citing […]