The road to getting workers’ compensation benefits can be rocky at times. You may initially be denied benefits, or it is possible that you are already receiving benefits but have been told they will be modified or ended. If you disagree with these decisions, you can...
Worker’s Compensation
What happens if I go to work with an injury and it gets worse?
If you are injured at work, it's important to seek out medical help as soon as possible. It's also important to report your injury to your employer as soon as you can. To help understand the process of getting help for a workplace injury, it is useful to be familiar...
Off the clock errands: Does workers’ compensation cover injuries?
Throughout Massachusetts, workers in any kind of job can be injured or suffer a work-related illness. In a worst-case scenario, the problems can be so severe that they cannot do the same type of work anymore. There might be a feeling of security through being covered...
What are the leading causes of workplace injuries?
There are many different working conditions in Massachusetts and some are more dangerous than others. Workers have different job requirements both physically and with what materials or equipment they need to use to complete their jobs. With the proper training and...
Attorney Alan S. Pierce featured in The Best Lawyers Employment Law Issue with article “Labours’ Lost”
THE ANSWER TO that question—to pay or not to pay?— regarding the avail ability of workers' compensation to those who may have contracted COVID -19 in the workplace is, well . it depends. Cases paid without contest so far have generally been those involving medical...
Attorney Alan S. Pierce writes “Safe at home….but out at the industrial accident board recreational injuries-proof and defenses”
On May 28, 1971, John Kemp, after rounding third base, collided with the catcher of the opposing team and broke his collar bone at home plate while playing for the Westinghouse Company softball team in an industrial league competing against other such company teams....
Attorney Alan S. Pierce featured in magazine with article “Lives and Labours Lost Covid-19 in the Workplace”
Unfortunately, the answer to that question insofar as the availability of workers' compensation to employees who may have contracted COVID-19 in the workplace is ... it depends. Cases involving those medical personnel on the front lines of the early days of the...
Avoid this mistake after suffering a workplace injury
A workplace injury can be devastating to an individual who depends on their income. Without the ability to work, a person may be unable to provide for themselves and their loved ones. In many circumstances, though, injured workers are able to seek workers’...
What types of workers compensation benefits are awarded?
Massachusetts’ workers are entitled to compensation if they suffer a work-related injury or illness. Workers eligible for workers’ compensation may be entitled to different types of benefits depending on their injury, ability to work and other factors. Temporary total...
Professionals and workers’ comp
Workers’ compensation provides payment for medical costs, lost wages, and other expenses to workers who are injured on the job in Massachusetts. Typically, workers' comp applies to construction site workers and other blue-collar trades because it is much more likely...
