If a work-related injury or illness has left you unable to do your job, you may be able to receive permanent disability benefits from workers’ compensation. Even if you can still return to work in some capacity, however, you might still be eligible to receive permanent partial disability benefits. Here’s how impairment is rated in… Read More
Arbitrary Compensation
Massachusetts’ workers’ compensation program has essentially one goal: compensate employees who are injured on the job. To meet this goal, various “price tags” are assigned to different injuries depending on their severity and location on the body. The part of a person’s body that suffers injury plays a fairly determinative role in the compensation that… Read More
Cold Weather Presents Unique Dangers for Construction Workers
Massachusetts construction workers are used to working in all sorts of weather conditions. But the recent blast of winter weather means that construction workers will face some dangerous conditions when going back to work. Most individuals are aware of the dangers present during periods of extreme heat, thunderstorms, and other extreme weather events. But periods… Read More
Workers’ Compensation Recordings
As with any insurance claim, a claim for workers’ compensation benefits in Massachusetts will initiate an investigation by a claims adjuster. The claims handler will want to know the severity of your injuries, your medical history, and your ability to return to work. The investigation will take place through a legal process called discovery. The… Read More