Of all the industries in the U.S., construction is one of the most dangerous for workers. And of all the fatal injuries suffered by construction workers, falls are the most common cause. Though falls are almost always preventable, the fact that they continue to plague the industry suggests that employers are not doing enough to
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What Is a Third-Party Liability Claim After a Workplace Injury?
Workers’ compensation benefits were designed to give workers a degree of financial security after work-related injuries. These benefits are effective because they don’t depend on proving the employer was at fault for the accident and they cover medical bills and part of a worker’s wage while the injured worker recovers. However, there are limitations on
Read More...What Workers Should Know About Employee Misclassification in Massachusetts
Businesses in Massachusetts must adhere to both federal and state laws when paying and providing benefits to their employees. Some of the most important laws that dictate an employee’s benefits are those regarding the status of a worker. This includes both exempt and non-exempt statuses, as well as whether or not one is classified as
Read More...A Bang-Up Job: Workplace Injuries in Massachusetts
Each year, thousands of Boston workers and tens of thousands of Massachusetts laborers are injured in job-related accidents or suffer work-related illnesses. And a closer look at the statistics reveals some interesting details about the most dangerous occupations and the most common types of workplace ailments. Massachusetts Workplace Injuries: By the Numbers In 2016—the most
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Motor Vehicle Accidents and Slip and Fall Cases: Our fee is one-third of your gross settlement plus costs. Costs are generally low and consist of expenses incurred in order to get the case settled, like medical records and court fees. We work on a contingent-fee basis so there is no cost to you unless we
Read More...Boston Injury Lawyers Discuss Dangers of Job Site Equipment Contact
Companies who hire employees have a responsibility to protect their workers’ well-being at all times. Too often though, failure to meet such standards results in serious injuries or the untimely deaths of workers. The Boston Workers Compensation Lawyers with Jason Stone Injury Lawyers explain that a common, yet preventable, workplace hazard that results in a large
Read More...Accident at Logan International Airport Claims One Worker’s Life
There are numerous on-the-job hazards that can cause an accident to leave a worker injured; however, the Boston Workers’ Compensation Lawyers explain one of the most common causes of such accidents is a worker coming into contact with objects or equipment on a job site. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that as
Read More...Some Doctors Not Following Rules When Prescribing Painkillers
A recent study released by the Workers Compensation Research Institute has shown many doctors, including several in Massachusetts, are not following proper procedures and treatment guidelines when prescribing narcotic painkillers to injured workers. The Boston Globe reports that nearly one in 12 injured employees who were given prescription painkillers, like Oxycodone or Vicodin, were still taking
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