Although there are many Massachusetts employers who work hard to prevent workplace accidents, injuries do occur. In many cases, the employer, employee, insurance carrier and doctor may work together to get the employee back to work as soon as medically reasonable.For...
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Workers’ compensation claims involving employer’s “serious and willful” misconduct
In our last post, we mentioned that workers who are injured on the job in Massachusetts may be able to pursue an employer for the employer's role in a workplace accident when serious and willful misconduct is involved. State law specifically states that employees who...
8 Threats Injured Workers Face (Or 8 Good Reasons To Talk To A Lawyer)
Real life doesn't always follow the law. On paper, employers have a clear obligation to injured employees. If you are hurt on the job, Massachusetts workers' compensation guarantees specific rights and benefits.In reality, workers often face barriers when seeking...
Workers’ compensation and the exclusive remedy rule
Workers' compensation is a critical resource for workers who are injured in the job, not only because of the benefits available during a worker's time of need, but also because those benefits are typically an injured worker's sole remedy for compensation. This is...
6 surprising Massachusetts car crash statistics
Car accidents are an everyday occurrence. Drivers in Massachusetts battle heavy traffic, rapidly changing weather conditions, distracted drivers, drunk drivers, and a host of other challenging driving conditions.
Animal bites can cause many types of injuries
If you are bit by an animal, such as a dog, you need to know what you should and should not do. An animal attack is extremely serious and should be treated as such. Once you remove yourself from harm's way, do your best to better understand your injuries. Here are a...
Overlooked yet useful wet weather driving tips
Driving in wet conditions, such as rain, is easier said than done. Sure, this may be something you have experience with, but that doesn't mean you can't find yourself in a dangerous situation.There are many things you can do to prevent an accident in wet weather....
How to deal with the aftermath of a motorcycle accident
Do you enjoy taking to the road on your motorcycle? How about your moped or scooter? Regardless of your mode of transportation, you know one thing to be true: It is possible that you could be involved in an accident. Since you don't have the protection of a passenger...
Do you understand the most common workplace injuries?
As a worker, regardless of your responsibilities, you should realize one thing to be true: You could be injured at any time. While some occupations are more dangerous than others, you should always know which risks lurk around the corner.Here is a short list of some...
Medical malpractice can change a newborn’s life forever
Medical malpractice is never a good thing. Regardless of who is impacted, this is sure to change many lives forever.In the event of newborn medical malpractice, parents often find themselves in a difficult position. They will have many questions, such as: -- What went...
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