On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Apr 12, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
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...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Mar 30, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
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...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Mar 15, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
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...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Feb 8, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
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...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Jan 25, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
One common dispute regarding workers’ compensation benefits in Massachusetts is who is considered an employee and who is not. This is an important consideration when there is a person who is injured while working, and they need workers’ compensation to...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Jan 11, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
While workplace injuries can happen with any job in Massachusetts, jobs are more inherently dangerous than others. One that places workers at risk, no matter their caution and vigilance, is construction work. Because these jobs can leave workers so prone to injury, it...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Dec 28, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
Massachusetts workers who have been injured or suffer a condition on the job that prevents them from working will generally be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. The insurer is responsible to make these payments for the required duration and in the...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Dec 14, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
Massachusetts workers who are injured on the job or suffer a workplace-related illness will want to pursue workers’ compensation benefits. Not all cases are settled quickly and there might be a dispute as to whether the worker’s application will be...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Nov 23, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
When Massachusetts workers are injured on the job, they should know that they can seek workers’ compensation benefits. However, there might be some confusion as to the benefits they are eligible to receive and how the amount is calculated. There are several...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. | Nov 9, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
Construction and maintenance are a constant in Massachusetts or any municipality. This is vital for the safety of the public and functionality of basic services. However, it is important to remember that whenever there is a project underway, there is the danger of a...
