There are quite a few employees who work across state lines especially in the transportation industry. This can create issues when it comes to knowing which state’s workers’ compensation benefits system will provide you with support in the unfortunate event that you suffer an injury on the job. At Pulgini…
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Massachusetts Appellate Court Discusses Claim where Employee was Injured on the Way Home from Work
Severe injuries can be devastating for a worker and cause serious disruption in his or her life. Workers’ compensation claims can take a long time, especially if the injury requires ongoing medical treatment. When other injuries happen while another claim is pending, it can be difficult to determine whether the…
Massachusetts Appellate Court Orders Lower Court to Award Reasonable and Necessary Medical Expenses Reimbursement for Shoulder Injury
If you are injured at work, it is important to make sure that you receive wage benefits compensation for your medical bills that are related to your injury. The Massachusetts workers’ can be difficult to navigate, especially if you are also struggling to overcome painful injuries and major disruption in…
Massachusetts Appellate Court Remands Award of Reasonable and Necessary Medical Expenses Based on Lower Court’s Lack of Specificity in Ruling
There are some instances of work-related injuries where the employee is able to recover to full capacity. In other instances, the employee faces a lifetime of pain and physical limitations. Ensuring that you receive the compensation and medical expenses reimbursement that you deserve is a key aspect of navigating the…
Massachusetts Appellate Court Reverses Decision and Remands Case for Reassignment Upon Finding of Judicial Impartiality
In a trial or any other court proceeding, we expect to receive fair treatment. This includes having our case heard before an impartial judge. When you are injured at work, you can file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. This is a complex process with many different steps and countless…
Massachusetts Appellate Court Upholds Award of Benefits to Nurse in Back Injury Claim
Workers’ compensation cases involve many different steps and determinations, including an analysis of whether you have reached maximum medical improvement and whether you are able to pursue meaningful work in another position either in the same field or another field. As dedicated Boston work accident lawyers, we have handled many…
Massachusetts Appellate Court Vacates Award of Benefits to Injured Construction Worker for Improper Vocational Analysis
Injuries and medical conditions can be incredibly complicated, especially if they leave you unable to return to work in the same capacity. In a workers’ compensation case, one of the most important steps assessing your vocational options following the accident. If you cannot return to the same level of work,…
Massachusetts Appellate Court Upholds Award of Benefits and Medical Expenses Reimbursements to Injured Patrolman over Insurer’s Objections
Work-related injuries at work can lead to devastating injuries, but many workers try to push through their pain so that they can continue working. In some instances, the employer may try to reassign an employee to light-duty work in order to allow them time to recover while still earning wages.…
Massachusetts Appellate Court Reverses Denial of Psychiatric Benefits Based on Lower Court’s Failure to Consider Social Worker’s Reports
Work-related injuries aren’t just physical in nature. They can also involve psychiatric injuries like PTSD. At Pulgini & Norton, we have provided diligent and compassionate legal assistance to injured workers suffering a variety of work-related harms. We know how intimidating the claims process can be and how frustrating it feels…
Massachusetts Court Awards Injured Worker Maximum Penalties Against Insurer for Failure to Reimburse Medical Prescription Expenses
The workers’ compensation claims process can be a major headache, especially if this is your first time seeking benefits for a work injury. Knowing which documents to file and the right process for ensuring that you receive the benefits that you deserve is not something you should have to stress…