Workers’ Compensation Attorneys in Chelsea, MA

Helping Massachusetts Workers Recover Compensation for Injuries

Our team is dedicated to helping workers understand their rights and responsibilities under state workers’ compensation laws. We aim to ensure that all workers receive the financial and medical benefits they deserve when they suffer injuries or illnesses arising from their job duties.

Our legal team can help you with your claim and provide comprehensive information about workers’ comp, from understanding your eligibility for benefits to filing a claim and appealing denials. Our multilingual team can communicate with clients in English, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, and Vietnamese. With years of experience representing clients, our Chelsea workers’ compensation lawyers will be your advocates every step of the way.

If you have any questions or would like more information about how we can help, please don’t hesitate to contact us today. To schedule a free consultation, call (617) 229-6720.

Can I Sue My Employer for an Injury Sustained at Work?

No, you cannot sue your employer for damage related to a personal injury at work. You can only file a lawsuit against an employer for a work-related injury when they do not carry workers’ compensation insurance. At that point, the case becomes civil litigation. Unlike a traditional workers’ compensation claim, a lawsuit would allow you to sue for non-economic damages. There would also be no formal monetary cap on the benefits you are entitled to.

Third-Party Lawsuits

While you cannot sue your employer for personal injury damages, a third party may be involved that you can file a suit against. For example, if a piece of defective hardware caused your injury, you may be able to sue to product’s manufacturer for damages. Some other potential third parties include, but are not limited to:

Security firms that fail to protect employees
Maintenance companies who are negligent in their duties
Property or building owners who fail to repair hazardous building conditions
Maintenance companies that either do not perform maintenance or who are negligent in their duties

It is also important to note that filing for workers’ comp in addition to a third-party lawsuit is acceptable in Massachusetts.

Contact Us Today

Our Chelsea workers’ compensation lawyers are here to offer you representation in your workers’ comp claim. Whether you need guidance on the process, representation for suing a third party, or need to appeal a denial of benefits, we will stand by your side and fight hard to deliver the justice you deserve.

We are here to help. Call us at (617) 229-6720 or contact us online to schedule a case consultation.

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The Benefits of Workers’ Comp

You are entitled to collect workers’ compensation when injured at work. If your injury requires you to be out of work for at least five full or partial calendar days, you are entitled to the full range of workers’ compensation benefits, which include economic compensation for medical care, lost wages, and, in some cases, vocational therapy. Non-economic damages are not covered.

If your injury puts you out of work for fewer than five days, then your employer can file a “medical only” claim, which only covers costs related to medical treatment and does not include lost wages.

Whether or not your employer acted negligently has no bearing on your access to workers’ compensation; however, there are some cases in which your claim can be denied. Your workers’ compensation claim can be denied if:

Your injury was caused by intoxication
Your injury was intentionally self-inflicted
Your injury occurred while breaking company rules
You failed to follow safety guidelines
Your injury occurred during voluntary recreational activity outside of work hours

Further, you may be eligible for incapacity benefits when your injury puts you out of work for six or more days. Here is a breakdown of incapacity benefits that workers’ compensation offers:

Temporary Total Incapacity: You may be entitled to TTI benefits if you cannot work for six calendar days. This would allow you to collect 60% of your average weekly wage up to a limit set by the state. You can collect this for a maximum of 156 weeks.
Temporary Partial Incapacity: If you can work but make less than your average wage for the 52 weeks leading to your injury, you could be awarded 60% of your average weekly wage for up to 260 weeks.
Permanent and Total Incapacity: If you are permanently disabled and unable to work due to an injury you sustained on the clock, you could be entitled to up to 66% of your average weekly wage up to a maximum set by the state. You may also get an annual cost-of-living adjustment. These benefits persist for as long as you are disabled.

If your work injury leaves you permanently disfigured or with a loss of function, you may also be eligible for compensation related to scarring, permanent loss of function, and disfigurement. This is a one-time payment in addition to medical benefits and lost wages only awarded in extreme disfigurement cases. Scars must be on your hands, neck, or face to file for scarring or disfigurement compensation.

Further, if a person dies due to a burn injury at work, their family may also be eligible for benefits covering a loss of financial support and burial costs. Surviving spouses are entitled to up to two-thirds of their spouse’s former weekly wage, up to a maximum set by the state. These benefits would persist as long as the surviving spouse could be considered dependent on your wages. If the surviving spouse remarries, they would no longer be eligible to collect survivors’ benefits.

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