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F.A.Q. | Law Office at 27 Congress St # 301, Salem MA 01970

1	I work with a substance that I think may be hazardous, and I'm not sure what it is; How can I find out?
2	There appears to be an unsafe condition where I work; is there anyone I can contact to investigate?
3	I was insured on the job and I'm getting weekly checks. My employer has terminated me; are they allowed to do this?
4	What information do I need to give you to locate an old file?
5	How can I get a copy of the file of my industrial accident?
6	What is CommonHealth?
7	My employer got a stop-work order from your department and has been closed down. Does my employer have to keep paying me?
8	Can my employer stop my health plan and other benefits while I'm out of work due to an accident?
9	If a doctor is treating a patient for a condition and the patient then determines that the injury is related to their employment, can the doctor then refuse further medical treatment? Can the doctor balance-bill for past medical treatment?
10	I injured my back on the job. When I went to a doctor for treatment he refused to handle my case, saying he didn't accept workers' comp cases; can he do this?
11	I filed a claim (or some other form) weeks ago and have not gotten a response from the DIA; what do I do?
12	How does collecting social security affect my workers' comp benefits?
13	Under what circumstances, if any, can you collect vacation pay while collecting WC benefits? What happens to earned vacation pay if an employee is terminated while on WC?
14	How long do I have to file a claim after I am injured?
15	Can I get a cost of living increase in my benefits?
16	I know someone who may be defrauding an insurance company. What do I do?
17	The insurance company sent me to their doctor for evaluation and now they won't send me a copy of the report. Don't I have a right to that report?
18	How can I get a certified copy of a file?
19	How do I get access to or a copy of something in a file?
20	I had a conference recently and just go thte judge's order. I understand that a portion of my first month's benefits might be deducted to pay for attorney fees. Is this right?
21	How long do I have to appeal an order or decision by a judge?
22	I have a scar and a permanent loss of function due to a work related injury. Do I get any additional compensation for this?
23	The insurance company paying me weekly benefits just told me that I was being overpaid and they want to get the overpayment back from me. Can they do this?
24	I am back to work after receiving workers comp benefits. However, I am still undergoing treatment for my injury and I must take time off from work to go for my therapy sessions. Does the insurance company, or my employer, have to pay for the time that I'm
25	Can the insurance company be fined for not paying my benefits on time? How much? Who gets the money?
26	I was injured at my full-time job and I'm going to be out for several weeks. I also have a part-time job and am able to keep working there. How does this second job affect my benefits?
27	I came to an agreement for compensation with the insurance company... (OR) a Judge ordered them to apy me compensation... How soon do they have to pay me?
28	I collected WC benefits for several months then tried to go back to work. After a week I had to leave again due to my injury; I notified the insurance company. Do they have to resume my benefits?
29	My check is late OR the insurance promised to pay but I haven't receive any money yet. What do I do?
30	I was injured working out of state, but I was originally hired in Massachusetts; what state should I file a claim in?
31	I was hurt at work and my employer does not have workers comp. Can I sue him? Is there a fund to pay me benefits?
32	The insurance company sent me a notice about having their doctor examine me. Do I have to? Do they have to reimburse me for lost wages?
33	I don't know the name of my employer's workers comp insurance company. What do I do?
34	After I am injured on the job how long does the insurance company have to start sending me my checks?