Your Workers’ Comp And Injury Advocates
Remote work is here to stay in some capacity. Employers find that it gives them greater reach in recruiting top talent, and workers enjoy the flexibility that remote work provides. While remote work allows you to carry out your duties from home just as if you were at...
It can feel like your feet have been swept out from under you when your workers’ compensation claim is denied. But while you might be wracked with feelings of hopelessness and despair after receiving your denial notification, you should breathe easy once you realize...
Even if you feel like your job is safe, there can be dangers lurking around just about every corner. We don’t say that to generate fear, but rather to highlight the importance of workplace safety. While you might do everything you can to protect yourself at work, the...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency that ensures safe and healthy working conditions for American workers. Established in 1970 and signed by Richard Nixon, OSHA sets and enforces safety standards, provides training, and...
Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) are a common issue for many workers in Massachusetts and beyond. These injuries happen when you repeatedly perform the same motion, causing damage to your muscles, tendons or nerves. Imagine typing on a computer every day or lifting...
Workers might be under the impression that they will realize immediately after they have suffered an injury at work. This is true for some accidents such as being in an auto accident while making a delivery, being hit by an object or suffering a fall. However, there...
Even the safest workers are at risk of being injured on the job. And when they are, it can be hard to secure needed medical treatment and offset wages that have been lost. As a result, an injured worker’s savings can be eaten away, leaving them in a difficult...
In Massachusetts, workers’ compensation benefits are an essential part of the safety net that helps those who have been injured on the job. It is also for those who become ill or suffer from a condition because of the work they do. The payments the worker receives...
Workers’ compensation benefits are crucial for Massachusetts workers who have an injury or illness they acquired on the job. The compensation you receive through workers’ compensation can help you pay your bills and stay financially stable while you recover. You may...
When you are injured or develop an illness at work, you should tell your employer as soon as possible and seek help for your injury or illness. You may already know that a workplace injury or illness could qualify you for workers’ compensation benefits. However, what...