Welcome to the Mahaney & Pappas accident and injury blog. Here you will find information and views about Massachusetts personal injury cases, such as car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, and slip and falls as well as information and thoughts on Massachusetts workers’ compensation cases.
The blogs are put together by our legal team and focus on new and developing issues on injury cases, recent news about accidents and tips and recommendations for accident victims.
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The Winter Weather Causes An Increase in Slip and Falls at Work in MassachusettsDuring the winter months in Massachusetts, there are an increase in slip and fall accidents at work. Injured workers are entitled to workers' comp benefits.
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If Medical Benefits Remain Open For Life After A Lump Sum Settlement in Massachusetts, Why Is Your Treatment Denied?If a Massachusetts workers' compensation claim is settled with liability, medical benefits are open for life. Treatment may be denied. Here's what you can do.
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A Car Crash on I-95 in Massachusetts Injures a State Trooper and a Tow Truck Worker | These Types of Accidents May Result in Two Separate Injury ClaimsA Massachusetts Trooper and a tow truck worker were injured in a crash on I-95 as reported by Fox 25 Boston. These situations create tow different injury claims
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Common Work Injuries During the Holidays in MassachusettsWork accidents and injuries increase during the holiday season. Here are some of the most common injuries suffered on the job and what to do after being injured
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What’s the Difference Between a Lump Sum Settlement With & Without Liability in Massachusetts?A Massachusetts workers' compensation claim can be settled by a lump sum agreement with or without liability. Injured workers should understand the differences
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An Increase in Fatal Work-Related Accidents in Boston and Metro Boston MassachusettsA recent report revealed an increase in work-related deaths in Boston. If you've lost a loved one in a work related accident, there are benefits available.
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Issues Concerning Disability Benefits from Workers Compensation for the First 5 Days of DisabilityMany injured workers in Massachusetts wonder why they didn't received disability benefits from workers' comp after their work related accident.
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Hurt on the Job and Workers’ Compensation Insurer Denied Medical TreatmentIn Massachusetts, a workers' compensation insurer has a duty to pay for treatment for an injured worker, but sometimes they deny it. The worker has options.
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Fatal Work Injuries in Massachusetts Are on the Rise; Death Benefits May Be AvailableIf a loved one is fatally injured on the job in Massachusetts, the surviving spouse and dependents may be entitled to benefits from workers' compensation
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Workers’ Compensation Claim for a Closed PeriodMassachusetts workers, who are hurt on the job, are entitled to workers' compensation benefits even if their disability is only for a closed period of time.
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Don’t Make This One Mistake after Being Injured at Work in MassachusettsTelling a doctor or nurse that your work injury occurred somewhere else other than work can have a drastic affect on your workers' compensation claim.
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Winter Weather in Massachusetts Can Cause Serious Injuries to Snow Removal WorkersSnow removal workers, such as plow truck drivers, can be seriously injured on the job. If so, they may be entitled to workers' compensation & a 3rd party claim