Some workplace injuries can cause permanent limitations that impact your ability to work or get another job. In such cases, resources such as vocational rehabilitation may facilitate your recovery. Knowing the purpose of rehabilitative therapy and when it can help may...
3 common construction site hazards
No matter the job a person has, it comes with potential risks for a workplace injury. In the construction industry, those hazards exponentially increase. While slips, trips and falls, continue to take the top spot for injuries, construction workers face other...
Is carpal tunnel considered a workplace incident?
The wrist and hand pain you have dealt with over the last few months now has a diagnosis. The doctor says you have carpal tunnel syndrome and that your repetitive hand movements at work have something to do with it. While not a workplace accident, carpal tunnel...
What are the risks of working with rebar?
If you work on construction sites, you are probably not a stranger to steel-reinforced bars. Commonly called rebar, these rods run through concrete to give it strength and stability. Still, rebar can be exceedingly dangerous for construction workers. Before you work...
3 Misconceptions about workers’ compensation
Many people do not file workers' compensation claims because of various myths surrounding the subject. These misconceptions scare those who are afraid of losing their job or are overly loyal to their employers. However, these are just false claims. Here is the truth...
Who should take responsibility for a workplace accident?
A workplace accident that injures you can have lasting repercussions on your health and career. Who should take responsibility for the hardship you endure? The answer is your employer. When you know what to expect from your employer, you can advocate for your needs. ...
Statistics show the prevalence of workplace injuries
Whether you work in an environment with many hazards (such as a construction site) or a seemingly safe workspace (such as an office), it is important to recognize the risks you face. Workers in various fields sustain work-related injuries, and the impact of an...
How can you support your workers’ compensation claim?
If you get hurt on the job, you want to be sure that the state workers’ compensation system will pay for your medical bills. One of the first steps you must take is to file a claim using Form 110. Massachusetts also requires workers to file a copy of one item of...
Employees of 1 warehouse employer suffer 49% of industry injuries
Warehouse work is undeniably hard on the body. Those who make their living working in Massachusetts warehouse environments may have firsthand knowledge of the aches and pains that accompany the position. Yet, studies show workers who work for one particular warehouse...
Wrongful death on the job and funeral costs
It is unlikely that many employees know the stipulations of their workers' compensation in any great detail. The point is to understand it is there for employee safety and that when the time comes, it is there to help shore up costs and lost wages. It is even less...
