When you suffer an injury on the job, the Massachusetts’ workers’ compensation system is designed to provide you with benefit payments to make up for your lost wages as well as reimbursement for any reasonable and necessary medical bills. Some injuries that happen at work heal over time, but others…
In some cases, work injuries are temporary and heal with proper treatment and rest. In other situations, the work-related injury can be so severe that it leads to permanent disabilities and injuries. The workers’ compensation system is designed to provide you with benefits to replace your lost wages while you…
The Massachusetts workers’ compensation system is designed to help injured workers cope with the expenses and burden that happens after an on-the-job accident. The benefits program only applies if the injury happened during the course and scope of the employee’s job duties, however. When it comes to accidents that happen…
One of the most important steps in a workers’ compensation claim is to determine the injured worker’s average weekly wage. This figure is used to determine the amount of benefit payments the worker should receive. Although there are clear rules and procedures that a court must use to determine the…
When you are injured at work, you may receive prescriptions for certain medications to help treat your injuries and to manage the associated pain. The Massachusetts workers’ compensation system provides that employees who are injured in the line of work are eligible not only for weekly benefits to replace their…
There is quite a bit of evidence that is collected during a Massachusetts workers’ compensation claim. From doctors’ exams to hearing testimony, these documents become part of the record and help inform the judge about the appropriate ruling in your case. There can be many issues involving which pieces of…
When you suffer an injury on the job, you may be able to recover and return to a normal functioning level. This can be a contentious issue in cases, especially when you argue that you still need medical treatment, but the insurer argues that you have reached maximum medical improvement.…
Workers often experience several injuries throughout their careers. The Massachusetts workers’ compensation system provides benefits and medical expense payments to injured workers for injuries that happen as a result of their job duties. These benefits are available for each injury that happens in the course and scope of employment. In…
Workers’ compensation claims can be confusing. There are many steps in the process and a variety of considerations that are taken into account before you are awarded weekly benefit payments. One of these considerations is how much your average weekly wage is, which is used to determine the amount of…
The Massachusetts workers’ compensation system is designed to provide injured workers with compensation for a variety of injuries that happen on the job including sudden accidents and injuries that result from repetitive and ongoing tasks. The system also provides compensation for situations where the employee suffers a disfigurement as a…