Welcome to the Mahaney & Pappas accident and injury blog. Here you will find information and views about Massachusetts personal injury cases, such as car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, and slip and falls as well as information and thoughts on Massachusetts workers’ compensation cases.
The blogs are put together by our legal team and focus on new and developing issues on injury cases, recent news about accidents and tips and recommendations for accident victims.
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What’s the Difference Between a Lump Sum Settlement With & Without Liability in Massachusetts?A Massachusetts workers' compensation claim can be settled by a lump sum agreement with or without liability. Injured workers should understand the differences
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An Increase in Fatal Work-Related Accidents in Boston and Metro Boston MassachusettsA recent report revealed an increase in work-related deaths in Boston. If you've lost a loved one in a work related accident, there are benefits available.
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Issues Concerning Disability Benefits from Workers Compensation for the First 5 Days of DisabilityMany injured workers in Massachusetts wonder why they didn't received disability benefits from workers' comp after their work related accident.
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Are You Getting the Workers' Compensation Benefits you Deserve in Massachusetts?In Massachusetts, a worker injured on the job and determined to be disabled is entitled to workers' compensation. But are you getting the benefits you deserve?
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Hurt on the Job and Workers’ Compensation Insurer Denied Medical TreatmentIn Massachusetts, a workers' compensation insurer has a duty to pay for treatment for an injured worker, but sometimes they deny it. The worker has options.
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Fatal Work Injuries in Massachusetts Are on the Rise; Death Benefits May Be AvailableIf a loved one is fatally injured on the job in Massachusetts, the surviving spouse and dependents may be entitled to benefits from workers' compensation
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Workers’ Compensation Claim for a Closed PeriodMassachusetts workers, who are hurt on the job, are entitled to workers' compensation benefits even if their disability is only for a closed period of time.
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Don’t Make This One Mistake after Being Injured at Work in MassachusettsTelling a doctor or nurse that your work injury occurred somewhere else other than work can have a drastic affect on your workers' compensation claim.
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Winter Weather in Massachusetts Can Cause Serious Injuries to Snow Removal WorkersSnow removal workers, such as plow truck drivers, can be seriously injured on the job. If so, they may be entitled to workers' compensation & a 3rd party claim
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Who's Responsible for the Payment of Future Medical Treatment for an Injured Worker?Injured workers in Massachusetts are often concerned about who will be responsible to pay for future medical treatment. They shouldn't worry. Let's see why.
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Employees Hurt On The Job Should Speak With A Workers' Compensation AttorneyWhen a worker is hurt on the job in Massachusetts, they should consult with an experienced attorney regardless of whether they need to take legal action or not.
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A Pre-existing Injury/Condition Will Not Automatically Bar an Injured Employee from Workers’ Compensation in MassachusettsIn Massachusetts, an employee who is injured on the job is not automatically barred from receiving benefits if he or she had a pre-existing injury.