# Boston Hernia Injury Lawyer ## Boston Hernia Injury Lawyer Putting the Injured First When It Matters Most [Free Consultation](https://attorneysheehan.com/contact-us) [Case Results](https://attorneysheehan.com/case-results) - Law Office of John J. Sheehan - / - Workers’ Compensation - /boston-workers-compensation-lawyer - Hernia Injuries ## Won for Our Clients [More Results](https://attorneysheehan.com/case-results) ## Can You Get Workers' Compensation for a Hernia in Massachusetts In most cases, yes. If you get a hernia from lifting, pushing, pulling, or repeated strain at work, Massachusetts workers' compensation can cover your medical care and part of your lost wages. You don't have to prove your employer did anything wrong, only that the hernia is work-related. A hernia occurs when tissue pushes through a weak spot in the muscle wall, most often in the groin or abdomen. Some workers feel a sudden pull or notice a bulge right after a heavy lift. Others feel pain that builds over weeks of hard physical work. Since 1993, AV Preeminent-rated Attorney John J. Sheehan has represented injured workers across Massachusetts, in English and Spanish. As a Boston hernia injury lawyer, he helps workers connect the hernia to the job and pursue every benefit the law allows. ## How Work Causes Hernias Hernias are common in jobs that put repeated pressure on the abdominal wall. Claims often come from: - **Heavy lifting** — Moving boxes, materials, or equipment in [factory and warehouse jobs](https://attorneysheehan.com/boston-factory-worker-injuries-lawyer), construction, and delivery work; - **Pushing and pulling** — Carts, pallets, hand trucks, and loaded dollies; - **Patient handling** — Lifting and transferring patients in hospitals and nursing homes; - **Repetitive strain** — Bending, twisting, and lifting the same loads shift after shift, common in [manufacturing jobs](https://attorneysheehan.com/boston-manufacturing-workers-compensation-lawyer); - **Sudden effort** — Catching a falling load or slipping while carrying something heavy. A work hernia often comes with other [strain injuries](https://attorneysheehan.com/boston-strain-injury-lawyer). Heavy lifting and repeated effort on the job also cause many [overexertion injuries](https://attorneysheehan.com/boston-workplace-overexertion-lawyer). ## Hurt Lifting at Work? Get a Free Case Review. Attorney Sheehan can review how your hernia happened and explain your workers' compensation options at no cost, in English or Spanish. ## Proving Your Hernia Is Work-Related Insurers often deny hernia claims by arguing that the condition came from age, weight, or a weakness you already had. The claim usually turns on evidence that ties the hernia to your job: - **A prompt report** — Tell your employer as soon as you feel the pain, preferably in writing. - **Medical opinion** — A doctor's statement that your work duties caused or worsened the hernia. - **Job details** — A clear description of the physical work that led to the pain. - **Witnesses** — Coworkers who saw what happened or know the physical demands of your job. A hernia you had before this job can still lead to a claim. If your work made it worse, you may qualify, but the insurer can dispute how much your job caused your condition. Medical evidence showing how your work affected the hernia can answer that question. If the work comp insurance company still says no, you can [appeal the workers' compensation denial](https://attorneysheehan.com/boston-appealing-workers-compensation-denial-lawyer). ## Workers' Compensation Benefits for a Work Hernia Massachusetts workers' compensation can pay: - **Medical treatment** — Reasonable and necessary care, including hernia repair surgery and follow-up visits; - **Temporary total disability** — Generally 60% of your average weekly wage while you cannot work at all, up to a state maximum, and paid for up to 156 weeks; - **Partial disability** — If you return to work but earn less because of the hernia, you may receive 60% of the difference between what you earned before the injury and what you earn now, up to 75% of the temporary total disability rate, for up to 260 weeks; - **Loss of function** — A one-time payment if the injury causes a permanent loss of function. Benefit rules and limits are set by the [Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents](https://www.mass.gov/info-details/learn-about-workers-compensation-benefits). If someone other than your employer caused the injury, such as another contractor on the job site or the maker of faulty equipment, you may also have a [third-party claim](https://attorneysheehan.com/boston-third-party-claims-lawyer). A third-party claim can recover damages workers' comp does not cover, including pain and suffering. ## Deadlines for a Hernia Workers' Comp Claim Report the injury to your employer as soon as you can. Under [M.G.L. c. 152, § 41](https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXXI/Chapter152/Section41), a workers' compensation claim generally must be filed within four years from the date you knew the injury was connected to your work. The longer you wait, the harder it becomes to show the hernia came from the job, so it is safer to act early. ## Your Rights Regardless of Immigration Status If you were hurt at work in Massachusetts, you have rights regardless of your immigration status. Many injured workers stay silent because they fear that filing a claim will cause immigration problems. - **Workers' compensation rights:** The Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents Reviewing Board has held that undocumented workers can receive benefits that are otherwise due ([Medellin v. Cashman KPA, 2003](https://www.mass.gov/decision/guillermo-medellin-v-cashman-kpa)). - **Protection from retaliation:** Massachusetts law prohibits employers from firing or punishing workers for filing a workers' compensation claim. - **Confidential consultation:** What you share with Attorney Sheehan during your consultation stays confidential. - **Attorney-level Spanish:** Attorney Sheehan speaks Spanish himself, so you can explain what happened in your own words. ## What to Do After a Hernia Injury at Work 1. Stop the task and tell your supervisor right away. 2. Get medical care and tell the provider the hernia happened at work. 3. Report the injury to your employer in writing. 4. Write down what you were doing when you felt the pain: the task, the weight, and how often you did it. 5. Follow your doctor's work restrictions and keep a copy of every note. 6. Keep your medical bills, pay stubs, and records of missed work. 7. Do not give a recorded statement to an insurer or sign a release before getting legal advice. ## Get Your Free Case Review Now If a hernia has kept you off the job, Attorney Sheehan can review your case and explain your options at no cost. No fee unless we win. ## Hernia from Lifting at Work? Attorney John J. Sheehan has represented injured workers in Massachusetts since 1993. Call us for a free consultation. No fee unless we win. Hablamos Español. [Free Consultation](https://attorneysheehan.com/contact-us) ## Featured Reviews [More Client Testimonials](https://attorneysheehan.com/testimonials) ## Why Hernia Injury Victims Choose Attorney John J. 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Sheehan keeps the process simple, so you can focus on your recovery. Call us any time, day or night, or use the contact form. - Reach the Office Attorney Sheehan meets by Zoom or teleconference, at your home, or in the hospital if you are recovering from surgery. - Meet Where It Suits You The consultation can be in English or Spanish, and Attorney Sheehan talks with you directly, without an interpreter. - Speak in Your Language The firm asks how the hernia happened at work and when the pain started. - Tell Your Story The firm reviews your medical records, your injury report, and any letters from the insurer. - Records Review Attorney Sheehan files your workers' compensation claim, handles the employer’s comp insurance company, and challenges a denial if one comes. - Your Claim You decide each step forward. Nothing happens without your say. - Your Decision ## Meet Our Team Since 1993, Attorney John Sheehan has represented injured workers and accident victims across Massachusetts, fighting for justice against powerful insurers and corporations. Fluent in Spanish and deeply involved in Boston’s Hispanic community, John has earned a reputation for listening, explaining complex legal matters, and securing maximum compensation for his clients. Behind John is a strong team of legal professionals who share one goal: providing each client with direct counsel and relentless advocacy. With decades of legal experience, we approach each case with the understanding that every injury and every person is unique. [Learn More John J. Sheehan](https://attorneysheehan.com/about-us/john-j-sheehan) ## Serving Hernia Injury Victims Throughout Massachusetts - Lawrence - /lawrence - Methuen - Haverhill - Lynn - /lynn - Chelsea - /chelsea - Revere - Everett - /everett - Malden - /malden [More Cities We Cover](https://attorneysheehan.com/areas-we-serve) - Wakefield Office - Law Office of John J. Sheehan, LLC
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