Tag Archives: Workers’ Compensation

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    April 13, 2020

    Do I need a lawyer to get compensation for a whiplash injury?

    If you or a loved one suffered a whiplash injury in a car accident caused by the negligent actions of another motorist, you may be asking yourself, “do I need a lawyer to get compensation for a whiplash injury?”  The answer is – most likely yes. The reason you will likely need to retain a lawyer to get the compensation …

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  • April 1, 2020

    Injuries Covered by Workers’ Compensation

    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 …

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  • April 1, 2020

    Information on How Workers’ Compensation Benefits Are Paid to Claimants

    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 …

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  • August 8, 2019

    Injured At Work With No Workers’ Comp? We Have Your Options.

    Massachusetts is a strict liability state. Employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to cover workplace injuries sustained by their employees. It’s a “no-fault” system that allows every employee to receive benefits for a job-related illness or injury no matter how it happened (with a few exceptions). Workers’ compensation programs are designed to provide claimants with medical benefits and …

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  • June 19, 2019

    VIDEO: Delay in Getting Treatment in Workers’ Compensation Case

    A very large issue in workers’ compensation cases is a delay in obtaining medical treatment. We at Eden Rafferty are very good at navigating bureaucratic hurdles to provide you with timely medical treatment so that you can get better.

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  • June 19, 2019

    VIDEO: How to Get Medical Approval for Your Treatment in Workers’ Compensation Case

    One of the biggest issues in workers’ compensation cases is how to get a medical approval for a treatment that you need. Learn about the rules for getting medical care in a workers’ compensation case.

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  • June 19, 2019

    VIDEO: Workers’ Compensation: Can I Choose My Own Doctor?

    Under the Massachusetts workers’ compensation laws, you have the right to see the doctor of your own choosing, even if your employer requires you to see their own medical provider. Learn more from our Founding Partner, Jane Eden.

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  • June 19, 2019

    VIDEO: Workers’ Compensation: How Long Can Workers’ Compensation Benefits Last

    Workers who experiences an injury on the job wonder just how long compensation will last. The length of benefits is based on the type of disability caused by the injury. There is a temporary total disability, temporary partial disability and permanent and total disability. They are all very different, but all based on the same injury and the same facts.

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  • June 19, 2019

    VIDEO: How to Qualify for Workers’ Compensation Benefits

    To be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, there are two basic requirements: You must be an employee of a company who has (or was supposed to have) workers’ comp insurance. You must have been injured at work or as a result of job-related duties. Watch our video to learn about these requirements in more detail.

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  • November 30, 2018

    Workers’ Compensation: Learning the Difference Between Total Disability and Partial Disability

    If you become incapacitated as a result of work in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you may be entitled to certain disability benefits. Depending on the nature of your disability, these benefits range from temporary to permanent and partial to total. Knowing the differences can help you get the best coverage allowed by workers’ compensation laws. Temporary Total Incapacity Benefits You …

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