On behalf of Ellis Law Offices LLP | Jun 12, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Medical patients often lack mobility, and if part of your job duty involves shifting or moving immobile patients, you may face high injury risks as a result. Heavy lifting often leads to back, musculoskeletal and other injuries, some of which may have a serious impact...
On behalf of Ellis Law Offices LLP | Apr 15, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
The trochanteric bursa is a sac of fluid located at the outside of your hip. If it becomes irritated or inflamed, it can cause a painful condition called trochanteric bursitis. According to the Cleveland Clinic, the cause of trochanteric bursitis is not always clear....
On behalf of Ellis Law Offices LLP | Mar 6, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
One of the areas that you may be concerned about when it comes to worker’s compensation injury is whether or not you can lose your job for filing a worker’s compensation claim. According to Disability Secrets, it is actually against the law for an employer...
On behalf of Ellis Law Offices LLP | Feb 5, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Straining bones, tendons or muscles repeatedly over time can result in a repetitive motion injury. If you suffer from this condition, you may qualify for workers’ compensation if it occurs as a result of completing tasks required by your job. According to Medical News...
On behalf of Ellis Law Offices LLP | Jan 18, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
Suffering a serious injury is not something an employee thinks about when they go to work every day. However, workplace injuries are a reality in all work settings. Whether one works in a notoriously risky position, such as construction, or works in an office, an...
On behalf of Ellis Law Offices LLP | Sep 17, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
If you are a member of the Massachusetts workforce, you will likely find comfort in knowing that your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance will cover your medical bills and lost wages if you should suffer a workplace injury. However, you might...
On behalf of Ellis Law Offices LLP | Aug 10, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
A job at a private residence in Massachusetts ended tragically with a worker suffering a fatal crush injury while doing some contracted work on the home.According to authorities, the fatal accident while the man, who was 50, was working under the foundation of the...
On behalf of Ellis Law Offices LLP | Jun 28, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
Workers injured on the job in Massachusetts can receive a variety of benefits through workers’ compensation. Medical and other benefits may be available to injured workers. Burial, survival and dependent benefits may also be available to family members who have...
On behalf of Ellis Law Offices LLP | Apr 26, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
Getting sick or hurt on the job can significantly disrupt your life. Not only are you dealing with the pain and fear of a health condition, but you also can be unable to work which can make it even more difficult to take care of yourself and get the treatment you...
On behalf of Ellis Law Offices LLP | Mar 23, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
As a construction worker, you could be injured on the job at any time. As a result, your life could be turned upside down without notice.Some of the most common reasons for a construction accident include: — Slip and fall– Fall from heights, such as a roof...
