Compassionately Seeking Workplace Psychological Injury Compensation In Massachusetts
At Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano, we know that workplace psychological injuries are real and deserve attention. Our firm, located in Salem, focuses solely on workers’ compensation, providing dedicated and personalized legal representation. Since our founding in 1985, we have been committed to helping injured workers, including those suffering from psychological injuries.
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. With us, you have allies who understand both the legal requirements and the sensitive nature of psychological injury claims. We offer an affordable fee structure.
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 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. Having experienced representation is invaluable. 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.
Make A Free Consultation With A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano is dedicated to helping you with your workplace psychological injury claim. Contact us at 978-935-4632 or send us an email to schedule a free consultation. With our affordable fee structure, you can afford counsel without the financial stress.