Why Staying Consistent with Your Medical Treatment Plan Is Crucial in Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Claims

Being injured on the job can be very stressful and overwhelming. You’re most likely in a lot of pain, maybe receiving expensive medical bills in the mail, and you’re out of work, losing wages you and your family depend on. In some situations, the workers’ compensation insurance company may delay or deny the benefits you rightfully deserve.  

For obvious reasons, when you're injured on the job, your health should be your top priority. But if you're pursuing a Massachusetts workers’ compensation claim, there are some things just as important as getting better. One of them is: staying consistent with your medical treatment plan. Not only is this vital for your recovery, but it also plays a key role in maintaining or securing the benefits you rightfully deserve.

Why Consistency Matters in Your Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Claim

In Massachusetts, workers’ compensation laws are designed to protect injured workers by offering critical benefits that will cover the cost and expense of medical treatment, replace a portion of the wages you are unable to earn, and other important benefits. But insurance companies and employers don’t always make it easy. They’re often looking for any reason to deny your claim or stop your disability payments – and missing doctor’s appointments or not following through with your treatment plan gives them exactly that.

Here’s how inconsistent treatment can negatively impact your claim:

• Gaps in medical care may lead insurers and their adjusters to argue that your injury isn’t as serious or disabling as you claim.
• Failure to follow medical advice might be interpreted as non-compliance, undermining your credibility and severity of your injuries.
• Incomplete medical records can weaken the evidence necessary to support your injury, your workers’ compensation claim, and the need for ongoing treatment or disability benefits.

Bottom line: if you don’t follow your doctor’s prescribed treatment plan, it could have a negative impact on both your health and your workers’ compensation case.

How an Experienced Massachusetts Workers’ Comp Attorney Can Help

Attorney Charles S. Pappas is a trusted advocate for injured workers across Massachusetts. With years of experience handling workers’ compensation claims, he knows the workers’ compensation process in Massachusetts, what the insurance companies look for to deny claims or stop paying benefits and understands the importance of consistent medical care and how it impacts the strength of your case.

Here’s how Attorney Pappas can help protect your rights after you are hurt at work:

• Guidance from day one: He’ll help you understand what’s expected from a medical and legal standpoint, so you don’t unintentionally jeopardize your claim.
• Coordinating with your doctors: Attorney Pappas works to ensure your treatment is properly documented and clearly supports your claim. He engages the services of experts if and when they are needed.
• Fighting for full benefits: Whether your employer’s insurer is denying treatment, delaying payments, or trying to force you back to work too soon, Attorney Pappas will stand up for your rights and aggressively pursue the compensation you’re eligible for.
• Communication you can trust: Injured workers often feel overwhelmed or confused by the legal process. Attorney Pappas provides clear, consistent support so you never feel alone in your fight.

Don’t Let Missed Appointments Cost You

Recovering from a work-related injury is tough—but you don’t have to do it alone. By following your medical treatment plan and working with an experienced Massachusetts workers’ compensation attorney like Charles S. Pappas, you give yourself the best chance at a successful outcome.