If you've been injured on the job in Boston, Framingham, Worcester, or anywhere across Massachusetts, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. However, not every injured worker automatically receives benefits. That’s where Attorney Chuck Pappas, an experienced Massachusetts workers’ compensation lawyer, can help protect your rights.
Can a Workers’ Compensation Insurer Deny My Claim?
Yes. After a work-related injury, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company has the option to either:
- Voluntarily pay disability benefits, or
- Deny your claim outright.
In many cases, the injured employee receives a formal denial. But in other situations, you may be totally ignored. You may hear nothing at all—no documentation, no response, and no communication from your employer or the insurer. This is extremely stressful and frustrating. But you have legal options.
What Should I Do If My Workers’ Comp Claim Is Denied or I Don’t Hear Anything?
If you receive a denial from the insurance company, or if 30 days have passed since the injury with no response or benefits, you have the right to file a formal claim for benefits.
Filing an Employee’s Claim in Massachusetts
You can take legal action by filing what’s known as Form 110 – the Employee’s Claim with the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA). This claim starts the legal process to seek and obtain the workers’ compensation disability and medical benefits you deserve.
The workers’ compensation process in Massachusetts can be complicated. This is why injured workers should consult an experienced Massachusetts workers’ compensation attorney soon after a work accident.
What Is Form 110 and What Needs to Be Included?
The Employee Claim – Form 110 is the document used to request a hearing before a judge at the DIA. Along with this form, you must submit:
- Medical documentation showing the injury is related to your work accident
- Proof of disability, demonstrating that the injury prevents you from working
The filing of this Claim Form will initiate the workers’ compensation litigation process in Massachusetts. This evidence will allows the DIA to evaluate your claim and determine whether the insurer must pay your medical bills, a portion of your lost wages, and other workers’ compensation benefits.
How Can a Workers’ Compensation Attorney Help?
Filing a workers’ compensation claim in Massachusetts can be complex. Insurers often fight back, especially when large benefit payments are at stake. That’s why it’s critical to have an experienced workers’ compensation attorney like Chuck Pappas on your side.
Attorney Chuck Pappas has been successfully representing injured workers throughout Massachusetts, including Boston, Framingham, Worcester, and the surrounding areas. He can help you:
- File your Employee’s Claim correctly
- Gather the necessary medical evidence
- Represent you in hearings before the DIA
- Maximize your chances of receiving full benefits
Get Help Today From a Trusted Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
Don’t face a claim denial alone. If you were injured at work and your employer or insurer has denied your claim—or ignored it altogether—contact Chuck Pappas today. He proudly serves clients from Boston to Worcester, including Framingham and across Massachusetts, and is ready to fight for the benefits you deserve.
A work accident isn't something most think about often until it happens to them. This is why injured workers typically have many questions and concerns after being seriously injured on the job. If you were hurt at work, you should have a good understanding of the workers’ compensation process and benefits available in Massachusetts. The experienced workers’ compensation lawyers at Mahaney & Pappas, LLP, are here to help you during this difficult time.