Repetitive stress injuries can cause severe pain, tissue and nerve damage and prevent you from working and even leading an everyday lifestyle. It can bring about expensive medical treatments and costly lost wages due to work absence. As a potentially incapacitating injury, repetitive stress injury is covered by workers’ compensation, but not in every case. Here’s everything you need to …

Soft tissue damages like sprains and strains are among the most common medical issues occurring from workplace accidents. Although treatable, soft tissue injuries can lead to substantial medical bills and lost wages. Getting this type of workers’ compensation claim approved is critical for your peace and well-being.  At Eden Rafferty, our workers’ comp attorney has been working tirelessly for years …

Each year, more than eight million people are diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. The frequency in which workers are diagnosed with this debilitating condition is a big reason why carpal tunnel is described as the “chief occupational hazard” by the U.S. Department of Labor.   What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a repetitive stress injury related to the …

If you suffer an injury in a work-related accident, your mind is probably inundated with questions and concerns about your future. You may be concerned about your job, your income, and whether you will be able to pay your fixed expenses and the expenses that arise as a result of the accident. Do not fret. You may be eligible to …

If you or a family member have been injured as a result of a workplace accident, you may be able to pursue certain financial benefits under the Massachusetts workers’ compensation program, which is codified under Mass. General Laws c.152. Typically, an injured worker in Massachusetts can file a workers’ compensation claim seeking the following financial benefits:  Percentage of the employee’s …