Even if you’ve been awarded workers’ compensation benefits, there is no guarantee that your benefits will continue. Employers have the option to file complaints seeking modifications of the award, which could change the amount of compensation that you receive. At Pulgini & Norton, our dedicated Boston workers’ compensation lawyers take…
Knowing which medical treatments you can receive after suffering a work-related injury and whether it will be covered by workers’ compensation benefits can be difficult to determine, especially if you are dealing with painful symptoms. At Pulgini & Norton, our dedicated team of Massachusetts workers’ compensation lawyers has guided many…
When it comes to receiving workers’ compensation benefits, there are many different considerations that go into determining the amount of wage compensation an injured employee is entitled to receive. One of the biggest determinations involves assessing whether the injured worker has any pre-existing conditions affecting the same part of their…
In addition to receiving compensation for your lost wages, the Massachusetts workers’ compensation system provides injured workers with reimbursement for the medical expenses they incur as a result of the injury. Although this sounds straightforward, many claims become protracted when an insurance company denies payment for all or some of…
A complicated aspect of any Massachusetts workers’ compensation claim is determining the nature and extent of the injury, especially when the claimant has prior injuries or health conditions. At Pulgini & Norton, we have counseled numerous Massachusetts residents regarding their rights following a work-related injury. As a recent appellate opinion…
For many injured employees, understanding the extent and duration of the benefit payments they are entitled to receive is a priority. Work-related injuries can cause a serious disruption to your daily life, preventing you from engaging in your usual work duties and affecting your responsibilities at home and elsewhere. At…
Massachusetts statutes provide a specific, formulaic approach to calculating the amount of weekly benefit payments that an injured employee is entitled to receive. This calculation is based largely on the injured employee’s average weekly wage. A key component of any workers’ compensation claim is ensuring that you provide enough information for…
One of the most daunting aspects of a workers’ compensation claim is ensuring that you do not make any procedural errors early in the process that will have an impact on your ability to recover benefits. Consulting a seasoned Massachusetts workers’ compensation lawyer early in the process is one of…
Since workers’ compensation claims involve medical conditions and injuries, the consideration of testimony from treating physicians plays a pivotal role in determining whether an employee is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits and how long these payments should continue. As seasoned Massachusetts work injury lawyers, we know just how critical medical…
One of the most common issues that we come across as Massachusetts workers’ compensation attorneys is claims involving injured workers who have pre-existing conditions. Depending on the nature of your existing injury and your work-related injury, you may be allowed to recover benefit payments for the aggravation of a pre-existing…