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Workers’ Compensation in the Age of COVID-19
The novel coronavirus has wreaked havoc, especially when it comes to the workplace. Businesses classified as nonessential have been forced to close their doors, while those considered essential have...
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Connecticut Construction Worker Can Sue Under Massachusetts Statute of...
When a Connecticut construction worker suffers serious injuries on a jobsite in Massachusetts, which state’s law applies to any ensuing litigation? The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently considered...
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Work Injuries Are Dropping but Job-Related Vehicle Accidents Are on the Rise
You probably won’t be surprised to hear that work injuries have been on the decline. The frequency of workers’ compensation claims has been decreasing over the past decade. Advances in technology, such...
View ArticleWorker Dies at East Boston Construction Site
The police had been called to the site to investigate a fall. A worker died Oct. 6 at a construction site on Sumner Street in East Boston near Maverick Square, where a multi-story residential structure...
View ArticleWhat Are The Top 5 Workers’ Compensation Injuries?
While we have come a long way with workplace safety, accidents still happen at work. Most employers prioritize the health and safety of their employees and want to protect their well-being and ensure...
View ArticleWhat to do if you are injured on the job
After suffering an injury on the job, it is your legal right to collect workers’ compensation benefits as you recover. However, the claims process is complicated to navigate alone, and there are many...
View ArticleWhat to Expect After Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
You’ve likely heard about workers’ compensation, but you never expected to find yourself in a situation that warrants benefits. Of course, no one anticipates being hurt at work, but when it happens,...
View ArticleUnderstanding Workers’ Compensation Coverage
Workers’ compensation protects employers and employees nationwide from financial loss in a workplace accident. However, there are some rules and exceptions that you must consider before making a claim....
View ArticleCan You Be Terminated for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Losing your job is never easy, but it can be devastating if you are fired for filing a workers’ compensation claim following a workplace injury. Fortunately, legal protections prevent employers from...
View ArticleCommon Reasons Workers’ Compensation Could be Denied
Many people injured on the job believe they will automatically receive workers’ compensation. Unfortunately, that’s not always true. The claims process must be approached carefully and may result in a...
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