At any workplace, time is money. That's why the state of Massachusetts is looking to reduce absenteeism on the job by investigating it at the source. For example, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) defines guidelines for reasonable...
Workers’ Compensation
What are the most common construction site injuries?
Construction is one of the most demanding jobs in Massachusetts and elsewhere. As a result, even with safety measures in place, it’s no surprise that accidents and injuries occur. These are the most common construction site injuries. Fall injuries Construction workers...
Can you receive workers’ compensation benefits after a car accident?
After a car accident, people may wonder how they will support themselves and address the cost of treatment as they recover. People injured during work-related travel might be surprised to know that some car accidents may be eligible for workers’ compensation. Are you...
Workers’ compensation for the telecommuter
After an employee is injured at a factory, workers' compensation should provide them with benefits to pay for their medical care and help them with the loss of income while they are recovering. The same goes for employees who are injured in the course of doing their...
Common causes of construction accidents
Construction accidents can be particularly devastating for construction workers who should know where to turn if they are injured in a construction accident. Different protections are available to construction workers who are injured on the job that injured workers...
What do workers’ compensation benefits cover?
When people in Massachusetts go to work, generally they are thinking about their day and what they will need to do on that particular day. They probably assume they will go to work, do their job and then go home at the end of the night. However, there are times when...
OSHA investigation examines trenching and excavation risks
When there is an injury or fatality on the job, Massachusetts workers and their families must be fully aware of the steps they should take to receive workers' compensation benefits. Some jobs hold a certain amount of inherent risk and it is up to the employer and...
Man injured on the job as he works on fallen tree
Outdoor maintenance is an important job for community safety - things like keeping trees pruned and clearing branches that might fall. Inevitably, this requires workers to go high into the air to perform their duties. As with any job where workers are deployed at...
Falling window frame leads to injured worker and hospitalization
For Massachusetts workers who are employed in the construction industry, they will undoubtedly understand the risks of being injured. There are many ways in which there can be a workplace accident and it can lead to long-term damage and even death. Fortunately, these...
Key points about vocational rehabilitation for an injured worker
When a Massachusetts worker is injured on the job and receives workers' compensation, it does not necessarily mean their injuries will prevent them from ever working again. There could, however, be a problem getting back into condition to do the same job as before....