Workers' compensation claims can get complicated when a pre-existing condition is involved. If you're already dealing with an old injury or health issue, you might wonder how it affects your current claim. Understanding how the system treats these situations can help...
Workers’ Compensation
What can you do if your employer disputes a workers’ comp claim?
Workers injured on the job often rely on workers' compensation benefits to cover medical expenses and lost wages. However, disputes can arise when employers challenge a claim. Understanding the steps to resolve these disputes can help protect employees' rights and...
Guidelines for workers’ compensation in Massachusetts
Workers' compensation helps protect employees who suffer injuries or become ill because of their job. In Massachusetts, workers' compensation provides financial support for medical expenses and lost wages, allowing workers to focus on their recovery without worrying...
How do workers’ comp laws impact gig economy workers today?
The gig economy has changed how people work, with more individuals turning to freelance or on-demand jobs. Yet, these changes raise questions about how workers' compensation applies to gig workers. Current workers' compensation laws may not fully cover gig workers,...
Workers’ compensation and business travel injuries
If you sustain injuries while traveling for work, workers' compensation may cover your medical expenses and lost wages. Understanding how this works can help you navigate the process if you ever face such a situation. What qualifies as business travel? Business...
What is the workers’ comp waiting period in Massachusetts?
Workers’ compensation provides essential support if you’re injured on the job. In Massachusetts, understanding how the waiting period works is crucial for navigating your benefits. This period can affect when you start receiving financial assistance, impacting your...
How to spot a lowball workers’ compensation offer
When you suffer a workplace injury, receiving fair compensation becomes crucial for your recovery and financial stability. Unfortunately, not all settlement offers fully reflect the actual costs of an injury. Insurance companies often present lowball offers to settle...
3 basic workers’ compensation benefits in Massachusetts
Sustaining an injury at work can have a devastating effect on anyone's life as it limits one's ability to work and provide for themselves and their family. Understanding the numerous benefits available can significantly ease the burden for employees dealing with...
Securing workers’ comp following retail violence
As retail theft increases, so too does the threat of violence against employees like you. Working on the sales floor has become dangerous, marked by the presence of organized crime groups and abusive customers. Despite efforts by retail companies to ramp up security,...
Does fault matter in workers’ compensation claims?
All employers must carry workers' compensation for their employees. However, many employees wrongly believe that they cannot make a claim if they caused the accident. Understanding your rights may equip you to fight for the benefits to which you are entitled. You can...