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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.
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The “Going-and-Coming” Rule in Massachusetts for Work Related AccidentsGenerally employees injured in accidents going to or coming from work are not entitled to compensation. But, there are many exceptions to this rule.
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Worker Fell Through Skylight in Norwood, Mass and Was Seriously InjuredAn employee in Massachusetts fell 30 feet and was seriously injured. Injured workers have a right to workers' comp benefits for lost pay and medical bills.
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Highest Court in Massachusetts Rules That Workers’ Comp Lien Does Not Attach To Pain And SufferingThe highest Court in Massachusetts holds that a workers' comp lien does not attach to pain and suffering damages paid to injured worker by negligent 3rd party.
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Calculating the Average Weekly Wage; Why is it so Important in a Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Claim?Calculating the average weekly wage is very important for an injured worker in Massachusetts because the disability benefits depend on the average weekly wage.
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Work-Related Deaths Are on the Rise in Massachusetts - Surviving Spouse and Dependents May Be Eligible For CompensationIf an employee is fatally injured on the job in Massachusetts their spouse or dependents may be eligible for workers' comp benefits and other compensation.
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The Relationship of Workers' Compensation Claims & Third Party Personal Injury Lawsuits From the Same Accident in MassachusettsInjured workers may pursue workers' comp benefits for injuries suffered in a workplace accident. They can also pursue compensation from a negligent 3rd party.
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Injured Employees Can Receive Benefits for Scars in MassachusettsMassachusetts employees who sustain disfiguring scars are entitled to workers compensation benefits. Not all scars, however, are covered.
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Be Aware of Form 105 | Extending the 180 Day Payment without Prejudice Period after a Massachusetts Workplace InjuryInjured on the job in Massachusetts and received Form 105 from the workers compensation insurance company? Know your rights before signing it.
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