Workplace Psychological Injury Compensation Attorneys In Massachusetts
At Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano, in Salem, we focus only on workers’ compensation. We arrange timely medical evaluations and gather the records you need to support your claim, and we work to make insurers and providers liable for your injury. If a single traumatic event, ongoing harassment or constant pressure at work now leaves you anxious, sleepless or unable to do your job, our targeted legal help focuses on easing that burden.
Understanding Psychological Workplace Injuries
Psychological injuries at work occur when a worker’s mental health suffers substantially due to a work-related event or continuous events. Psychological injuries are forms of legitimate and compensable injuries. Any worker, whether in the public or private sector, can qualify for compensation. These injuries can stand alone, separate from physical injuries and are covered under workers’ compensation laws. You can have a claim even if you have a preexisting mental health condition. Before you pursue a workers’ compensation claim for a psychological injury, it is crucial to have medical documentation from qualified professionals to substantiate your claim. Our experienced team understands the complexities involved and is here to guide you through the process.
Burden Of Proof Requirements
Psychological injury claims carry a different burden of proof compared to physical injuries. The predominant cause standard applies, meaning the work environment must be the main cause of the psychological injury. This is a higher standard than the but-for causation test required for physical injuries. Proper documentation and expert testimony are essential to meet this standard. Our firm ensures that all necessary evidence is gathered to support your claim.
Examples Of Valid Claims
There is a wide spectrum of psychiatric injuries, emotional injuries at work and work-related psychological trauma that can require workers’ comp benefits. These are just a few examples of valid psychological injury claims:
- Traumatic workplace incidents: Experiencing or witnessing severe accidents or violence.
- Hostile work environment situations: Enduring harassment or discrimination.
- Actionable supervisor/coworker conduct: Facing bullying or intimidation.
It is important to note that routine layoffs or being passed over for a promotion typically do not qualify as mental health workers’ compensation situations. Our team can help you distinguish between valid claims and those that are not.
Why Legal Representation Matters
Psychological injury claims are complex due to the higher burden of proof required. Proper medical documentation is the key to having a valid emotional disability claim. Our Massachusetts psychological injury lawyers work closely with you to ensure your claim is thoroughly documented and presented. We understand the intricacies of these cases and are committed to recovering maximum psychological work injury benefits.
At Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano, we know that workplace psychological injuries are real and deserve attention. Since our founding in 1985 in Salem, we have focused solely on workers’ compensation, providing dedicated and personalized legal representation. Our small, focused team ensures that you work directly with our workers’ compensation attorneys, not paralegals or staff. Our team members are deeply involved in the local community, maintaining strong relationships with judges, doctors and insurers. We offer an affordable fee structure.
Make A Free Consultation With A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
If work now leaves you anxious, sleepless or unable to do your job, let us begin easing that burden today. Our attorneys bring more than 100 years of combined workers’ compensation experience and a record of practical results for Salem area workers. Call our office at 978-935-4632 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation so we can review your case and explain your options.