Boston Workers Compensation and Construction Accident Lawyer

What you need to know about workers compensation claims

Massachusetts law requires employers to carry workers compensation insurance. This insurance is intended to provide injured or ill workers with the financial means they need to pay for medical treatment, partial or total disability, permanent impairment and death benefits to surviving family. But these benefits are offered in exchange for the employee's agreement not to sue.

Your employer must file the Employer's First Report of Injury or Fatality (Form 101) with the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) and its workers comp insurance company within seven calendar days (not including Sundays or legal holidays) from the fifth calendar day of your disability caused by on-the-job injury or illness.

From that point, the insurance company has 14 calendar days from the date it receives the form to investigate your claim and decides whether to pay the claim.

When you've been injured, you need immediate help. Medical treatment costs money and you can't afford for an insurance company to decide against you. Your rights are best protected when you have an experienced workers comp attorney standing by your side. As a Boston workers comp attorney, I'll give you aggressive representation, because I know how important your financial and physical recovery are to you and your family.

What you need to know about construction accident and third-party claims

Construction accidents can affect pedestrians and other innocent bystanders, as well as workers. In the case of pedestrians, Massachusetts' personal injury laws apply. For workers, however, the situation may become more complicated. You may have been injured by workers not employed or equipment not owned or leased by your company. Others may be liable for your damages, such as a general contractor or subcontractor, depending on the nature and cause of the injury. When a general contractor or subcontractor or other third party is liable for your damages through negligence, I can help.

Common injuries on construction accidents:

  • Lifting Injuries
  • Shoulder Injuries
  • Back Injuries
  • Neck Injuries
  • Knee Injuries
  • Ankle Injuries
  • Brain Injuries
  • Concussion
  • Eye Injuries
  • Herniated Discs
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Muscle Sprain and Muscle Strain Injuries
  • Fractures
  • Amputation
  • Burns
  • Death

Common causes for construction accidents:

  • Inadequate Safety Enforcement by General Contractor
  • Inadequate Safety Standards
  • Inadequate Training of Personnel
  • Unlicensed and Inexperienced Operators of Construction Equipment
  • Scaffold Accidents
  • Ladder Accidents
  • Slip and Falls
  • Trip and Falls
  • Falls Through Unprotected Holes and Openings
  • Falls From Roofs and Work Platforms
  • Lack of Adquate Fall Protection
  • Electrical Shock Injury
  • Inadequate and Poor Housekeeping on Jobsite
  • OSHA Violations
  • Violations of Safety Codes and Industry Standards
  • Unsecured Loads
  • Crane Accidents
  • Lull Accidents
  • Bobcat Accidents
  • Forklift Accidents
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Backhoe and Front End Loader Accidents
  • Snow and Ice on Jobsite
  • Defective Saws
  • Defective Nail Guns
  • Defective Power Tools
  • Excavation and Trench Accidents

 Let me put my investigative and analytical skills as a Boston construction accident attorney to work for you. I'll determine what actually caused your accident and who was responsible. I'll examine contracts between the parties to understand exactly where liability lies. I've been helping people just like you since 1993.

From filing your claim to getting you the compensation you deserve through settlement, judgment or jury verdict, I will not let go until your needs are met. Throughout the process, you will know what to expect, any risks or challenges, and your next steps. You are in good hands with John J. Sheehan, Boston construction lawyer.

One call or click is all it takes for John J. Sheehan to fight for you!

If you or a loved one has been injured on the job, on the road or on the go, benefit from the advice of an experienced attorney. I work hard to protect your rights and help you claim the damages you deserve.

Call me at 617.245.0936 or contact me online now so I can start working for you today! I'll come to your home or hospital if you can't get to my office. Hablamos español.

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