Hurt on the Job in Boston?
Every Boston employer has a responsibility to provide employees with a safe workplace. But not everyone complies with safety regulations and guidelines, which can result in injuries to Boston workers. The good news for these injured workers is that all employers in MA are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. Any Boston employee who is injured on the job should receive fair compensation, regardless of who is at fault for the accident. But it is not always easy to get it.
DiBella Law Injury and Accident Lawyers, has a legal team that is familiar with the intricacies of Massachusetts law pertaining to workers’ compensation. Call our Boston Personal Injury Lawyer team at (617) 870-0907 today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
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Your Responsibilities After an Injury
In Massachusetts, it is your responsibility to notify your employer any time you are injured at work. It is your employer’s responsibility to report any injury that results in an employee missing five or more days of work as a result of an on-the-job injury. This report must be filed with the Department of Industrial Accidents, the government agency that oversees the workers’ compensation system. In addition, your employer must provide you with a copy of the report within seven days of being notified that you were injured.
You should also notify your employer’s workers’ comp insurer of your injury and apply for benefits. Within 14 days of learning of your injury or receiving a written claim for weekly benefits, the insurance company must either begin payments or deny your claim. To ensure you fill out the paperwork correctly and are not denied coverage, it is a good idea to speak to a Boston workers’ comp lawyer as soon as possible after your injury.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits
There are different types of coverage available after a work-related injury in Massachusetts. Temporary payments are issued to cover lost wages until you are released to return to work; normally for short-term recovery of a less serious injury. If your injury is serious and requires that you follow certain limitations once you return to work, you could be eligible for partial disability payments. If you are unable to ever return to work, you could receive permanent disability payments. In addition, you should be reimbursed for all medical expenses you incurred due to the accident. In some cases, the medical professionals are paid directly by the workers’ compensation insurance, in which case you will not need to make any out-of-pocket payments for your care. If your injuries result in permanent scarring, disfigurement, or limiting conditions, you could be eligible for additional payments. Finally, if your injuries preclude you from returning to your current occupation, you could qualify for training in a new field or career.
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What To Do After Being Injured at Work
If you were injured at your Boston job, your first priority should be to seek medical care. The Workers’ Compensation Act requires that your employer pay for your medical expenses incurred as a result of the on-the-job injury, so don’t worry about the cost. Also, it is important to know that workers’ compensation insurance pays for more than just your physical injuries. If you are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, or depression as a result of your work-related injury, this insurance will pay for the care you need to address these issues.
After you have received medical care, it is critical that you inform your employer of your injury if they have not already been notified. It can be helpful to contact a workers’ compensation attorney to guide you through the process of filing for and receiving benefits. You are off of work to rest and recover, but dealing with these details can slow your recovery and increase your stress level.
Our Boston personal injury lawyers at DiBella Law Injury and Accident Lawyers, are just a phone call away. Call (617) 870-0907 for a free consultation to learn about your rights after you have been injured at work. Then, you can focus on your recovery and we will focus on securing the compensation that you deserve.
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