Although there are many Massachusetts employers who work hard to prevent workplace accidents, injuries do occur. In many cases, the employer, employee, insurance carrier and doctor may work together to get the employee back to work as soon as medically reasonable.For...
Workers’ compensation claims involving employer’s “serious and willful” misconduct
In our last post, we mentioned that workers who are injured on the job in Massachusetts may be able to pursue an employer for the employer's role in a workplace accident when serious and willful misconduct is involved. State law specifically states that employees who...
8 Threats Injured Workers Face (Or 8 Good Reasons To Talk To A Lawyer)
Real life doesn't always follow the law. On paper, employers have a clear obligation to injured employees. If you are hurt on the job, Massachusetts workers' compensation guarantees specific rights and benefits.In reality, workers often face barriers when seeking...
Workers’ compensation and the exclusive remedy rule
Workers' compensation is a critical resource for workers who are injured in the job, not only because of the benefits available during a worker's time of need, but also because those benefits are typically an injured worker's sole remedy for compensation. This is...
6 surprising Massachusetts car crash statistics
Car accidents are an everyday occurrence. Drivers in Massachusetts battle heavy traffic, rapidly changing weather conditions, distracted drivers, drunk drivers, and a host of other challenging driving conditions.
