On behalf of Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano | Jul 23, 2020 | Worker's Compensation
COVID-19 heroes must jump through hoops for workers’ comp By Ricardo Alonso-zaldivar July 10, 2020
On behalf of Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano | Jul 23, 2020 | Worker's Compensation
Attorneys say some state workers’ compensation laws leave workers and families struggling for benefits after a COVID illness or death. By Melissa Bailey and Christina Jewett July 13, 2020 Read in Kaiser Health News:...
On behalf of Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano | Jul 10, 2020 | Worker's Compensation
After a workplace injury, you probably have many uncertainties. Should you apply for workers’ compensation? What does the process look like? How long will you receive benefits? With so much uncertainty, it can be easy to make mistakes. These mistakes, though, may put...
On behalf of Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano | May 8, 2020 | Worker's Compensation
If you drive west of Salem for a little more than 100 miles, you will arrive at the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus. A few days ago, a pair of researchers at the school’s Labor Center released a study showing that many essential workers in the state –...
On behalf of Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano | Apr 6, 2020 | Firm News, Worker's Compensation
Asthma is a chronic condition that affects your ability to breathe. During an asthma attack, your airways swell up, becoming narrow and congested. There is no cure for asthma, though you can treat your symptoms and take steps to reduce the frequency of attacks. Many...
On behalf of Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano | Mar 30, 2020 | Worker's Compensation
When you think of injuries at work, you’re probably picturing a warehouse worker who strains his back or someone slipping in a grocery store. Despite common belief, not all injuries at work are physical. Many people suffer from mental health issues because of work as...
On behalf of Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano | Mar 26, 2020 | Worker's Compensation
Nobody likes to think about what’d happen if they were injured at work – but it’s a serious possibility. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were nearly three million non-fatal work injuries and illnesses reported in 2018. Employees in every...
On behalf of Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano | Mar 26, 2020 | Worker's Compensation
Soap, car repair tools, clothes, snacks, decorations, personal hygiene products – you name it, Amazon can get it shipped to your door in mere days. The online shopping and shipping powerhouse is built on intense efficiency and product fulfillment available to anyone....
