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....
Workers’ compensation, independent contractors and subcontractors
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 determine if...
Worker falls down shaft in construction site accident
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...
When can workers’ compensation benefits be stopped or modified?
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 proper...
