Employees who are injured at work can suffer severe financial hardship in the form of medical bills and lost wages. Thankfully, they may be able to recover payment for these losses by filing Workers’ Compensation claims. The amount of payment they are awarded will...
Punitive damages are available to personal injury plaintiffs in Massachusetts, and they are separate from compensatory damages. Compensatory damages are intended to cover real losses, while punitive damages provide supplementary compensation for a distinct purpose....
After experiencing a workplace injury in Massachusetts, it is often difficult to get reimbursed for your necessary medical care. Even though you typically have the option to select your own doctor, many issues with the Workers’ Compensation system can cause you to...
If you are injured on the job, one of the most important questions will be whether you can see your own doctor. While you can usually choose your own doctor after a Massachusetts workplace accident, there are some issues. Choosing your medical provider is only one...
After experiencing a workplace injury in Massachusetts, it can be difficult to know how and where to receive the proper medical care. Although you have the option to choose your own doctor, many issues within the Workers’ Compensation system can result in uncovered...
Undocumented immigrants are regularly taken advantage of, and many of them are afraid of taking legal action or believe they are not allowed to. The truth is that undocumented immigrants may file personal injury lawsuits regardless of residency status. Undocumented...
Workers’ Compensation is common after workplace injuries and mishaps. While Workers’ Compensation covers a wide variety of employees and injuries, not all injured workers are approved. If your claim for Workers’ Compensation is denied, you may appeal the denial, but...
Insurance companies are infamously stressful to deal with. In accident cases, you might need to know your policy limits when negotiating a settlement. An insurance coverage limits letter can help you determine how much coverage you have. After an accident, your...
Injuries are a significant part of a car accident lawsuit, and proving them might be difficult since the trial is often many months or even years after the accident. Your medical records are necessary to show the jury how seriously you were hurt. Your medical records...
Car accidents are expensive in addition to being physically painful. One of the most significant ways people lose money after an accident is by missing out on work and valuable income. After a car crash, you might be badly hurt and need to take off away from your job...