Your Workers’ Comp And Injury Advocates
A serious work injury can leave you with two fears at once: how to heal and how to replace your paycheck. For a Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) highway inspector in Salem, a roadside crash can also raise a harder question: what happens if you...
A workplace injury can affect more than your health. You may worry about medical costs, missed paychecks and your ability to return to work. Knowing what to do after an injury can help you protect your rights and get the benefits you may need. Report your injury...
You may not realize how much your job affects your mental health until the stress follows you home every day. Constant exposure to violence, threats, harassment or dangerous situations at work can leave you anxious, exhausted and afraid to return to your job. Many...
You wake up already tired, and the workday already feels like too much.Your focus slips, and even simple tasks begin to take more effort than they used to. Many people call this burnout. That feeling is real, but legally, feeling burned out and having a valid claim...
Relying on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) often means living on a fixed monthly payment. In Salem and across Essex County, rising rent, utilities and grocery costs can push you to look for extra income. Taking a part-time job may seem like a practical...
In Massachusetts, employers are legally obligated to provide workers’ compensation (WC) insurance for their employees. These benefits are available for any employee who has gotten sick or injured in their workplace. To help provide you with a quick guideline into the...
Teachers in Salem face special challenges, including psychological injuries. These invisible injuries affect both their professional and personal lives. While Massachusetts workers' compensation covers teachers, getting a claim approved is harder than for physical...
You face many decisions when you prepare for retirement as a Massachusetts state employee. One of the most important choices involves your pension option. You may wonder if you can change that option after you file your application. How pension options work...
Returning to work after receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can feel like a big step. You might worry that earning money could cause you to lose your benefits. The good news is that the Social Security Administration (SSA) allows you to test your...
Last month, Attorney Judson Pierce received the special recognition award at the annual Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group(“WILG”) Annual Convention in Palm Beach FL. Jud proudly serves on the WILG Executive Committee.