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Workers’ Compensation

Who pays for the costs of a car crash while working?

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | May 11, 2025 | Workers' Compensation

Liability for some injuries tends to be simple and straightforward. When a drunk driver causes a crash, they are responsible for the losses sustained by other people. If a worker gets hurt on the job, they typically have the option of filing a claim for workers’...

How workplace accidents can affect your mental health

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Feb 3, 2025 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Accidents

Workplace accidents can affect more than just your physical health. Suffering injuries or witnessing a severe accident can leave mental and emotional scars. These invisible injuries, just like physical ones, can affect your ability to work and live your day-to-day...

Injured off-site? Workers’ compensation may still be an option

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Dec 6, 2024 | Workers' Compensation, Workplace Accidents

As a construction worker, you might find yourself working at various locations. But what happens if you're injured at a job site that isn't your usual workplace? Does workers' compensation still cover you? In Massachusetts, the answer is yes if you were doing your job...

Defective products can cause serious workplace injuries

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Feb 9, 2024 | Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation

Many of us work with different types of equipment or products in our jobs. However, if these are defective, they can cause you to suffer serious injuries and may cause you to lose time from work. Defective products If machinery is defective because of a design flaw, a...

Massachusetts transit workers injured by electric third rail

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Aug 24, 2023 | Injuries, Workers' Compensation

Accidents can -- and do -- happen in all kinds of industries, all kinds of workplaces, and to all kinds of workers. Sometimes these accidents are due to unsafe working conditions. Other times, it's impossible to say that they are anyone's fault. Electrical accident...

Many workers are at risk of muscle and soft tissue injuries

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | May 17, 2023 | Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation

Numerous industries in Massachusetts put workers at risk of muscle and soft tissue injuries. These injuries do not result from a single accidental event but rather from prolonged repetition of the same bodily movements and overwork. These types of injuries affect...

Ways to prevent common workplace injuries

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Jan 5, 2023 | Workers' Compensation

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...

What are the most common construction site injuries?

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Dec 20, 2022 | Blog, Workers' Compensation

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?

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Feb 23, 2021 | Car Accidents, Vehicle Accidents, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Accidents

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...