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Some lines of work tend to be more prone to accidents than others. Hopefully, your employer maintains a safe work environment and ensures all employees are properly trained to minimize injuries. However, sometimes accidents are so serious that victims do not survive. Ordinarily, the decedent’s family would have a wrongful death claim. However, the law […]

Sometimes an injury at the workplace isn’t immediately visible. a broken bone, a traumatic injury, an exhausting sickness: each of these issues comes with a clear set of symptoms. If you’re feeling depressed after a work injury, you might not realize it until later. Read on to learn more from our Boston workplace injury lawyers. […]

Workers’ compensation isn’t always a straightforward process. In Massachusetts today, we’re seeing a lot of workers’ compensation claims that involve “preexisting conditions.” But, will a preexisting condition bar you from recovering workers’ compensation for an injury you sustained while on the job?  In this blog, Boston workers’ compensation lawyer John J. Sheehan addresses what you should know. […]

  Tens of thousands of people in Massachusetts rely on workers’ compensation benefits every day. When you are injured while on the job, you depend on workers’ compensation to help you pay your medical bills so that you can recover from your injuries and get back on your feet. One of the biggest concerns that […]

According to the Department of Labor, nearly $80 million in compensation and medical bills have been paid out to Massachusetts workers injured on the job – in just the first 11 months of 2016. But the process of submitting a claim and getting paid can be very confusing. There are strange terms like “payment without […]

Thousands of immigrants, many undocumented, helping meet demand for workers in construction are doing often dangerous work for contractors seeking cheap labor. According to our Wakefield ladder accident lawyer, many credible studies have found that these workers, wanting desperately to support their families are often paid below prevailing wage and illegally, in cash. Being paid […]

Many find it surprising that  flight attendants have a higher injury rate than police officers, according to the Bureau of Labor statistics. These on-the-job injuries show how flight attendants working at airports like Boston Logan may lack the safety protections afforded to other occupations. If you or a loved one were injured on the job, […]

Throughout history, construction has been one of the most dangerous professions.  Some construction projects are notorious for their high death counts — the Panama Canal had an estimated 30,609 worker deaths, for ex. Thankfully, safety standards have evolved exponentially since those days.  Yet in 2016, construction workers still face an enormous risk to their personal […]

New data shows that Massachusetts doctors aren’t prescribing opioids to patients as often as they once did. Given the high rate of opioid prescription in this state in the past, this decrease may be a positive change for patients dealing with chronic injuries, pain and other issues. Boston workers’ compensation lawyer John J. Sheehan explains […]

A Massachusetts worker was injured recently when a crane tipped over on the Medford-Everett line. This accident is yet another reminder of the need for proper workplace safety procedures on construction sites. About the Incident According to the news article, the incident occurred on a bridge construction site located next to Revere Beach Parkway. While […]

A recent decision by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) may present a new challenge for business owners, especially those who provide “self-service” options for their customers. In the recent case of Bowers vs. P. Wile’s, Inc., the court overturned a prior ruling that was in the Defendant’s favor, finding that the Plaintiff had sufficient […]

If you are injured or become ill on the job in Massachusetts, the law says you are entitled to benefits under the Workers’ Compensation system. These benefits help compensate you for your medical expenses and for any time you may lose from work because of your injury. Boston workers’ compensation lawyer John J. Sheehan explains […]