When it comes to matters of workers' compensation, many people only think about suffering a physical injury at their place of employment. They never take into consideration the fact that they could also file a claim as the result of an exposure injury.In short, an...
There are some situations in life where one has to determine if they want to receive certain benefits in a lump sum or in another format, usually an extended form of multiple payments over time. This might apply regarding annuities or even if a person were to win the...
Nobody wants to get injured on the job, but for those who have suffered workplace injuries it's helpful to know there is a place to turn for help. Whether accidents result in burns, head injuries, neck and back injuries or other injuries, the confusion and frustration...
With the economy having been uncertain for several years now since the great recession, many in Worcester may be working more than one job. Some might be moonlighting for extra income in addition to their full-time job, while others might be underemployed and in need...
Work accidents can be enormously costly - not only for those injured on the job, but also for employers who do not take safety seriously. Recently in Massachusetts, a roofing company was fined $188,760 by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for exposing...
Now that the holidays are over, many in Worcester have probably already headed back to work. This time of year, with long stretches in between holidays, many employees in the local area may be putting in extra hours in order to pay off holiday debt or save-up for time...
Even in Massachusetts, construction is a year-round job for many local residents. Despite the colder temperatures, construction crews often work long hours under difficult conditions so that projects can be completed on-time and in a safe and sound manner. Safety is...
Most workers in Massachusetts probably don't give much daily thought to safety at work. After all, most modern workplaces are generally designed with safety in mind, and agencies such as OSHA work hard to establish standards for worker safety in all industries. Still,...
Like countless others forms of insurance, workers' compensation is a safeguard that few people in Worcester ever have to think about - that is, until they need to use it. Workplace accidents and injuries can happen in any workplace, from factories to offices to the...
Getting hurt on the job can unleash a host of negative effects on the Massachusetts work accident victim. There are physical ailments, possibly broken bones, burns, head injuries or more. Then, there are the mounting medical expenses. In addition, there is the...
