Often when our Boston workers’ compensation lawyers are discussing job-related accidents or illnesses, we’re talking about high-hazard fields. These would be things like construction, road repair or firefighting – some line of work in which hazards are prevalent and injuries are common. But a recent case out of Burlington illustrates…
U.S. Cosmetics Corp. is in the business of beauty and making others look good. It’s too bad they failed to come up smelling roses in a recent inspection by officials with the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration. Our Boston workers’ compensation lawyers understand the firm was slapped with more…
Our Boston workers’ compensation attorneys know that one of the reasons some workers may hesitate to file a claim is that they figure an injury stemming from a pre-existing condition essentially makes them ineligible for benefits. This is not true. Of course, you can’t get workers’ comp for a totally-unrelated…
Attorney General Martha Coakley’s office went hard after a company it claims committed numerous instances of Massachusetts workers’ compensation fraud. Our Boston workers’ compensation attorneys are encouraged that such action was taken against those who break the law at the expense of their employees – just to save a few…
An employee in Andover, working on a large bridge project, has sustained massive injuries as a result of a Massachusetts work accident in which he was pinned between two rear tires while at the work site. Our Boston workers’ compensation attorneys understand the subcontractor employee is fighting for his life,…
Roads, bridges, tunnels and other public and private property need to be regularly maintained. This job normally falls to construction workers. Construction workers may do a number of different jobs including building construction, remodeling existing structures or working on the streets to improve the transportation system in the U.S. Unfortunately,…
There’s a new way for officials to handle whistleblower complaints and it comes with the recent announcement of a new dispute resolution pilot program of the WhislteBlower Protection Program. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the new program will now help officials to settle these complaints in…
Officials with the Massachusetts Division of Insurance recently announced rejection of a request to increase the state’s workers’ compensation rates by close to 19 percent. According to the Insurance Journal, regulators decided that they were going to reject the request and keep the rates as they are, following a five-month…
Workers’ compensation was created in order to provide benefits to employees who have been injured on the job. However, Boston workers’ compensation has limitations as well. Our experienced Boston injury attorneys can help inform you of your rights in your workers’ compensation case. Understanding your rights can help you get…
If you are a civil service member who has been injured on the job in Boston, you may be confused about the benefits you are entitled to. Our experienced Boston workers’ compensation attorneys understand your confusion and we can help guide you through the process. A recent case came out…