No matter what your job is, there is a risk of injury. For some occupations, those injuries may deeply impact your life for weeks, months or even the rest of your life. If you suffer a spinal cord injury on the job, it may help knowing the average costs of surgery and...
What are the top injuries in an average office?
Millions of Americans work in office environments. Most people, if you asked them to name a dangerous work environment, would not think of the innocuous office. However, thousands of American workers suffer injuries in office environments each year. Understanding the...
What happens if your injury prevents you from returning to work?
Dealing with a workplace injury can leave you emotionally drained as you navigate new challenges. Assessing the likelihood of returning to your former job will take time and consideration. The extent of your injuries, your desire to work and the flexibility of your...
Scaffold safety requirements on construction sites
Massachusetts construction sites typically have workers from several different companies going about their duties simultaneously. This can result in miscommunication regarding safety expectations and processes. Although organizations have a duty to take steps that...
Settlement reached in deceased officer’s benefit case
It may go without saying that an injury that takes one away from their job in Massachusetts will likely have a huge financial impact. That impact may go beyond the injury victim and affect their families as well, making injury cases that claim the lives of their...
How do doctors treat workplace burns?
Some workers are at greater risk of suffering a burn at particular workplaces. If you work at a facility that handles chemicals or flames or at a job site likely to expose you to electricity, you may need to take greater steps to protect yourself from burns. Should...
Types of workers’ compensation benefits in Massachusetts
Massachusetts workers can file for benefits after a work-related injury or illness. If eligible, you can access funds to cover your medical bills, lost wages and other expenses. Review the available types of Massachusetts workers' compensation benefits. Temporary and...
How should companies react to workplace injuries?
You hurt yourself at work recently, and while your employer has workers' compensation, that does not mean the company knows the proper way to respond to a workplace accident. Missing a single step could put you in danger or violate your rights. Familiarize yourself...
What injuries comprise the construction industry’s Fatal Four?
When you work construction, your various job sites unfortunately contain numerous hazards and conditions that put you at risk for serious injury and even death. Construct Connect reports that per the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 64.7% of annual...
Anxiety, stress and workplace accidents
There are countless reasons why things go wrong on the job. Sometimes, these incidents lead to serious injuries (and even the loss of life). In this blog, our law office will briefly explore the link between high levels of anxiety and workplace mishaps. Whether you...
