On behalf of Ellis Law Offices LLP | Sep 14, 2020 | Workplace Accidents And Workers' Compensation
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...
On behalf of Ellis Law Offices LLP | Sep 10, 2020 | Workplace Accidents And Workers' Compensation
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....
On behalf of Ellis Law Offices LLP | Jul 16, 2020 | Workplace Accidents And Workers' Compensation
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...
On behalf of Ellis Law Offices LLP | Apr 30, 2020 | Workplace Accidents And Workers' Compensation
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...
On behalf of Ellis Law Offices LLP | Feb 5, 2020 | Workplace Accidents And Workers' Compensation
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...
On behalf of Ellis Law Offices LLP | Nov 25, 2019 | Workplace Accidents And Workers' Compensation
Employees feeling stressed and frustrated at work in Massachusetts may be interested to know that the World Health Organization (WHO) is taking notice. Workplace burnout that comes from stress at work is now considered a serious, diagnosable condition by the...
On behalf of Ellis Law Offices LLP | Sep 29, 2019 | Workplace Accidents And Workers' Compensation
People sustain many different types of injuries while they are working, whether someone is injured due to debris falling on them while they are working on a construction site or someone is involved in a motor vehicle collision while performing their job duties....
On behalf of Ellis Law Offices LLP | Sep 28, 2019 | Workplace Accidents And Workers' Compensation
When people think of industries that pose the biggest threat to workers’ safety, one that may not immediately cross their mind is aviation. While flying can certainly pose risks to everyone on board, what about the workers who manage safety protocols on the...
On behalf of Ellis Law Offices LLP | May 27, 2019 | Workplace Accidents And Workers' Compensation
When you are going through the process of being recruited for a new job in Massachusetts, you will spend as much time interviewing your potential employer as they will spend interviewing you. One of the areas that you should ask about is how their workers’...
On behalf of Ellis Law Offices LLP | May 6, 2019 | Workplace Accidents And Workers' Compensation
Hearing that the number of workplace injuries and fatalities is down in Massachusetts is good news for employees all around the state. The Daily Hampshire Gazette reported the good news, stating that the number of fatal accidents has remained nearly the same over...
