Massachusetts Workers' Compensation
Worker's compensation insurance is a program that covers almost all workers in the United States. It provides benefits for employees who are injured on the job, regardless of fault. It usually covers lost wages, medical expenses and disability payments. In some cases, it may cover vocational retraining if the employee is unable to work at his or regular job because of the injury.
Under worker's compensation, an injured worker cannot sue his or her employer for damages, even if the employer was at fault in the accident. However, disputes occur among employers, employees and the employer's insurance company. If your worker's compensation claim is denied, it is important to consult a lawyer experienced with such claims.
Contact Denner Pellegrino LLP at 1-866-348-0900 or our Springfield Office at 1-413-746-4400 or Boston Office at 1-617-227-2800. Speak with a lawyer in Boston, Springfield, Providence or New York.
Know your rights under workers' compensation
At Denner Pellegrino LLP, our attorneys are knowledgeable about Massachusetts worker's compensation claims and appeals. We help clients understand their rights under the law, which include:
- Sixty percent of your average weekly wage or more, if your injury results in disability
- Payment of your medical bills
- Payment for scarring, permanent disfigurement, and loss of function
- Schooling or retraining if you cannot return to your previous job because of physical limitations from your injury
- Death benefits for the surviving family if the workplace accident is fatal
Disputes often arise over issues such as the definition of disability, whether the employee is able to return to work, how long the benefits should continue, and which doctor's recommendation should be followed. Our lawyers are able to help resolve these disputes through the worker's compensation appeals process.
Third party injury claims
Our lawyers investigate additional sources of compensation. We determine what insurance coverage is available. We also file lawsuits against any third parties who were responsible for the work accident. These have included:
- Construction equipment manufacturers
- Subcontractors
- Delivery van drivers
- Houses and other workplaces that the employee visited for work purposes
- Drivers of cars and trucks who caused an accident involving the employee while on the job
Our fees
If you have had a workers' comp claim for benefits denied, contact one of our knowledgeable attorneys for advice and representation. Legal fees for our services are usually paid by the employer's insurance carrier. If you believe that a third party was responsible, talk with us to learn about your options.
We make it easy to talk with us
We provide a free initial consultation, evening and weekend appointments, and home or hospital visits. Our attorneys and staff speak Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Russian and Polish, and we provide translators for any language not spoken in-house. There are no attorney's fees until we recover compensation for your spinal cord injury.
Contact Denner Pellegrino LLP to learn how we can help after an on-the-job injury. Call at 1-866-348-0900 or our Springfield Office at 1-413-746-4400 or Boston Office at 1-617-227-2800.
