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Firefighters and Workers’ Compensation in Massachusetts In Massachusetts, workers’ compensation is available to most employees. In many cases, workers’ compensation is the legally required course of action if a worker is injured. However, the law applied differently to certain workers who are not considered within the legal definition of “employees.” Firefighters can be hard to […]

Businesses have an obligation to provide a safe working environment for their workforce. Employers need to ensure that if there are dangerous conditions at work, those risks are minimized. Because there may be a tendency for organizations to not comply with safety standards without pressure, the United States Department of Labor has the ability to […]

We have all been there – nearly involved in an auto accident because another driver was driving dangerously or ignoring posted traffic regulations. Whether it was another driver swerving dangerously close to your car without signaling or someone flying through a stop sign without slowing down, you might experience a sense of anger, fear, relief, […]

A post published on ESPN.com describes the problems that were confronting the National Football League because of a disagreement between the NFL Players Association and the league owners concerning the issue of workers’ compensation. Specifically, there was an argument regarding a bill in the Louisiana state legislature that the New Orleans Saints supported. When the […]

A recent article from the Washington Post describes a scary situation in which consumers were unaware of the dangerous conditions that existed within their vehicles. it is particularly concerning because when a person purchases a vehicle, they expect it to be secure. Consumers expect their cars to be as safe as possible because they understand […]

Workers’ Compensation insurance provides crucial benefits to employees who suffer on-the-job injuries and illnesses. By filing for Workers’ Compensation benefits, injured employees may recover payment for lost wages and medical expenses related to the harm they suffered. Workers’ Compensation is a right for all employees in Massachusetts. Employers are required to provide such coverage for […]

An injury could keep you out of work for months while medical costs and other bills continue to pile up. If you think another person, company, or entity is to blame for your injury, you might be able to hold them financially liable. The first step in doing so is to discuss your case with […]

If you are involved in a car accident, your first step should be to contact a Boston car accident attorney. with a possible new law in the state of Massachusetts, car crashes in the state may only increase. A Change in the Speed Limit? Per the Georgetown Wicked Local, the Massachusetts State Legislature is considering […]

Workers’ compensation provides support for injured workers after work-related accidents. Unfortunately, some accidents are so severe that the injured worker does not survive. These kinds of accidents tend to be more frequent in dangerous lines of work, like construction or jobs involving heavy machinery. However, a Wakefield slip and fall on the stairs could cause […]

The scandal with General Motors is continuing to grow. Per the New York Times, the car corporation has recently hired an experienced attorney in the field of disaster payouts, and the Chief Executive Officer of G.M., Mary Barra, stated that she was considering paying damages for victims of the defective ignition switches. The situation is […]

The lack of transparency by corporations is a significant problem for consumers. Consumers should expect that companies conduct their affairs in a manner that ensures the safety of the public. and while the government is able to investigate and prosecute companies for matters concerning public safety, the results of a corporation’s practices and lack of […]

Many workers decide to work for temporary staffing agencies that find other employers who need workers on a temporary basis. In some cases, temporary workers are later hired on a permanent basis. However, if an accident happens while a temporary worker is on the job, it can be unclear where their workers’ compensation benefits come […]