In order to file a claim for workers’ comp benefits, you have to have a doctor’s note or report that says that you are disabled because of a work injury. Next, after you’ve filed the claim, the Department of Industrial…

Here’s some common misconceptions that people have about workers’ comp. First, a lot of people think by bringing a workers’ comp claim, they’re actually suing their employer. They’re not suing their employer. Employers are protected from being sued in Massachusetts…

The past couple of months I’ve met so many injured workers who delayed contacting a workers comp lawyer. Each has his or her own story, but they basically relied on the workers comp insurance adjuster to provide them with information…

Yes, but Social Security will reduce your monthly SSDI benefit based on the amount of money you are receiving in workers comp.  Once you settle your workers comp case, the SSDI offset can be reduced or eliminated by including language in…

Workers injured after December 12, 1985 can sue their employers. They can also file a claim against the Workers Compensation Trust Fund at the DIA, which oversees workers compensation in Massachusetts.

In Goodwin’s Case, the Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed the Department of Industrial Accidents Reviewing Board decision affirming the Hearing Judge’s interpretation and application of G.L. c. 152, s. 1(7A).  That section of the Massachusetts workers compensation statute deals with cases…

The Occupational Safety and Health and Administration has found severe, multiple safety violations at a Taunton-based food plant in Massachusetts.  The safety violations have led to the agency citing the company for as many as 20 safety violations. According to…