The forklift is one of the most useful pieces of equipment used in industry. If you use a forklift at your job today, you are fortunate because forklifts are currently much safer than they were in the past. Nevertheless, there are inherent risks associated with...
Am I eligible for workers’ compensation benefits?
Workers’ compensation provides benefits for injuries you suffer at work. The very basic requirements to receive benefits include suffering an injury while on the job and being an employee of the company. However, Mass.gov explains there are also specific requirements...
Scaffolding incidents cause an estimated 4,500 injuries annually
When you make your living as a Massachusetts construction worker or in a similar role, you may rely on scaffolds when you need to perform work high off the ground. These temporary elevated platforms may be a necessary part of business, but they are also quite...
What happens when your body gets crushed?
Crush injuries are among some of the most intense workplace injuries that you can suffer from. They can affect anyone at any time but have an especially high rate of prevalence among construction workers. As a worker in an at-risk industry, it is important to...
The cost of your workplace SCI
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...
