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...
Attorney Alan Pierce quoted in Article “Reports Show Deep Impact of COVID on Claims, Premium” By William Rabb
Two new national reports shed light on 2020 and the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the workers' compensation industry. First, net written premium for 2020 has taken a significant hit, but profit levels remain strong, the National Council on Compensation...
Attorney Alan Pierce quoted in Article “NCCI: Comp Systems Did Not See Delays in Initial Treatment Due to COVID-19 Pandemic” By Mark Powell
Workers’ compensation systems in dozens of states did not experience the expected delays in access to medical care when the COVID-19 pandemic took off last spring, according to a new study from the National Council on Compensation Insurance. In the second quarter of...
How dangerous is your office?
While certain professions are more likely to have worker injuries, employees can be hurt in any occupation in any environment. Even a straightforward, climate controlled, interior setting such as an office location can have its share of workplace accidents. There are...
Appealing a workers’ comp benefits denial takes patience
The notification was startling. Your application for workers’ compensation benefits was denied by your employer’s insurance company. This does not make sense. You suffered a severe injury on the job and are temporarily unable to work. You filed your application and...
