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While at work, the client slipped and twisted his ankle injuring his foot. He suffered from a prior condition and this injury caused him to sustain a serious and permanent injury to his foot. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney, who lump sum settled the case.
$ 325,000 settlement
$ 300,000 settlement
While at work, the client slipped on dirt near a stairwell and suffered injuries to his thumb muscles. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney, who lump sum settled the case.
$ 300,000 settlement
The client slipped and fell on ice in her employer’s parking lot, severely injuring her back, which required surgery. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$ 250,000 settlement
The client worked for many years as a barrel plater and while lifting 55-pound shocks he ruptured discs in his back, requiring surgery. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$240,000 settlement
The client was on a crane at work when he slipped on some oil and fell about 12 feet. He suffered a broken scapula, 3 broken facial bones, 8 broken ribs and a broken finger. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$180,000 settlement
The client was employed with a company, working with fiberglass for over 30 years and developed breathing problems. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$165,000 settlement
The client lost control of his vehicle on black ice and hit a jersey barrier. He was on his way to work at the time and was paid for travel time. He fractured his leg and ankle resulting in multiple surgeries. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$ 150,000 settlement
The client worked for an airline and while he was pushing a plane on the runway, preparing the plane for take off, he severely injured his leg. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$150,000 settlement
While working in a nursing home,the clientfell at work and injured her lower back and spine. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$150,000 settlement
The client was working in a nursing home and while lifting a patient he injured his back. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$135,000 settlement
The client worked construction and suffered a back injury. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$130,000 settlement
While at work, the client stepped down off a truck and slipped in the snow, injuring his knee, which required surgery. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$125,000 settlement
The client was working as a truck driver. The panels on the trailer door fell out as he was pulling down the trailer door and he was thrown to the ground injuring his right knee and left shoulder. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$122,500 settlement
While at work, the client was cleaning a machine and when he came down from the machine he injured his leg, which required surgery and physical therapy. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with another worker’s compensation attorney who lump sum settled the case.
$120,000 settlement
Workers Compensation
Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Basics
Who is covered?
Massachusetts has a compulsory workers’ compensation program. Employers are required by law to have workers’ compensation for their employees, with the exception of the federal government, shipyards, maritime and railroads. Agricultural workers are covered, as are any domestic workers who are employed for more than 16 hours per week. In addition, once an employee begins work, they are automatically covered.
What is covered?
Massachusetts allows workers to recover benefits once they are unable to earn full wage for 5 or more days. The five days do not need to be consecutive. The amount of money they receive is based on their weekly earnings for the past year. A one-time payment is given to an employee who was disfigured or scarred on their hands, face or neck. Death benefits are paid to dependent family members. A dependent spouse will receive 2/3 of the average weekly pay of the worker so long as they do not remarry.
Medical Treatment
In terms of their medical care, the employer can require the employee to see the employer’s healthcare provider. After their first visit with the healthcare provider, the employee then has the option of going to the doctor of their choice. This change in providers is allowed once. Any other change in medical provider requires insurance company approval. However, workers’ compensation does pay mileage for travel to and from medical visits.
If an employee is unable to return to work because of their injury, vocational rehabilitation will provide them with testing, counseling, workplace modifications, resume development, enrollment in training or certification programs.
What If I Return to Work?
If you are able to return to work, you have a duty to do so. Generally, you have the right to return to your old job if your injuries do not prevent you from performing your job duties. This is called your right to reinstatement. Your employer may be required to make reasonable accommodations in order for you to perform your job. If your job is no longer available then, you are entitled to another suitable and available position.
Helpful Link:
Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents: http://www.mass.gov/dia/