Worcester Workers’ Compensation Attorneys

Injuries that occur at work often bring a great many questions – questions that you may not want to ask your employer. It is often a good idea to talk to a lawyer experienced with workplace accidents so that you can be fully aware of your rights.

At Ellis Law Offices LLP in Worcester, Massachusetts, our first concern is you. Your personal injury attorney will explain your rights – all of your rights, not simply workers’ compensation.

508-762-4334 · Contact A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

In a free consultation, you can ask any questions you have about workplace accidents with complete confidentiality.

• Workers’ compensation: If you were injured on the job or if you were exposed to dangerous chemicals at work that harmed your health, you are entitled to medical care and a percentage of your wages.
• Know your workers’ comp rights: Make sure you know all of your rights. The insurance carrier or your employer may not tell you everything. Learn more by visiting our workers’ comp FAQ page.
• Third-party liability: If another party caused your work accident, you may have a claim in addition to workers’ comp.
• Construction accidents: Job site accidents are often serious and involve third-party liability.

It can be difficult to get straight answers about a workplace accident. Contact a personal injury lawyer experienced with workers’ compensation and third-party liability. The consultation is free at Ellis Law Offices LLP.

What Steps Should You Take After A Workplace Accident?

There are several steps you should take immediately following a workplace injury to best set yourself up for a positive experience with workers’ compensation.

• Seek medical attention: The first step is to seek medical attention. Your health is the most important, and it’s crucial to get the medical care you need first and foremost.
• Report the injury: Second, you need to report your injury to your work supervisor as soon as you can. This should go hand in hand with the first step, and it’s another one of the most important parts of this process. Be sure to give a detailed account of what and how your injury happened to your manager or supervisor. Also, be sure your supervisor makes an accident report and asks for a copy of this.
• Gather evidence:This can include written or photographic evidence of where the accident happened, what time, what you were doing and if there were any witnesses. Also, make sure to keep up with your medical care, keep a detailed record of your procedures and related documents, and track your expenses.
• File your claim: Contact a dedicated workers’ compensation attorney to assist with this process. A lawyer from Ellis Law Offices LLP can help you file your claim. We’ll also help ensure your employer treats you fairly, build a strong case and get the compensation you deserve.

What Can You Expect During The Workers’ Compensation Claims Process?

Each claims process is different and depends on your circumstances, but often the process is quite involved and complex. After reporting your injury, gathering your evidence and filing your claim, the next steps can take some time. And eventually, your claim will be denied or accepted.

If your claim is denied, this is not the end of the road. An attorney can also assist you with the appeals process. Our attorneys can work with you from start to finish, from helping you find the proper evidence, to making an appeal and securing your fair benefits.

Workers’ Compensation Covers Many Types Of Workplace Injuries.

Many people associate workers’ compensation with a one-incident, sudden traumatic injury such as falling off a roof or lifting a heavy object. These can include:

• Head injuries
• Neck and back injuries
• Disk and vertebral injuries
• Paralysis, paraplegia, quadriplegia
• Fractured bones
• Joint, ligament, tendon injuries
• Nerve injuries
• Loss of limb
• Hearing loss
• Burns, scars, disfigurement
• Heart attack
• Fatal accidents, wrongful death
• Murder or assaults at the place of employment while on the job

However, workers’ compensation also helps with other job-related problems. Some injuries, like repetitive stress injuries, happen over time instead of all at once. Workers’ compensation can provide benefits if you experience these injuries, too. For example, if someone works at a computer for 15 years and develops carpal tunnel syndrome, they can get help. Similarly, if someone has a serious back injury from years of lifting heavy things, they can receive support.

Workers’ Compensation Can Also Cover Illnesses Caused By Your Work.

Workers’ compensation can pay for illnesses that are caused by your job. These illnesses are called occupational diseases. They can happen if you experience toxic chemical exposure on the job. This can quickly make you sick and cause problems like nerve damage, lung damage or harm to other organs.

Workers’ compensation also covers health problems caused by being around dangerous substances, particles or toxic chemicals for a long time. Sometimes, you might find out about these health issues years after you stop working there. Breathing in asbestos, for example, can lead to cancers like asbestosis or mesothelioma. Another illness from breathing in harmful particles or gases is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which makes it hard to breathe because it damages lung tissue.

Work With An Attorney With Experience In Workers’ Comp

Your employer is supposed to take care of you, both by taking steps to prevent injuries and by providing adequate compensation if an injury does occur. However, the workers’ compensation process does not always support employees. A workers’ compensation lawyer from our firm can advocate for you and help make sure you receive what you need to recover from a work injury.

Call 508-762-4334 or use our online contact form to set up a free initial consultation to learn more.