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.
If, after browsing our blogs, you have questions about your case or injury or would like a free case evaluation, call us toll free at (888) 277-7413, call our main office at (508) 879-3500 or contact us online. It just might be the best decision you make.
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Who's Responsible for the Payment of Future Medical Treatment for an Injured Worker?Injured workers in Massachusetts are often concerned about who will be responsible to pay for future medical treatment. They shouldn't worry. Let's see why.
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Employees Hurt On The Job Should Speak With A Workers' Compensation AttorneyWhen a worker is hurt on the job in Massachusetts, they should consult with an experienced attorney regardless of whether they need to take legal action or not.
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A Pre-existing Injury/Condition Will Not Automatically Bar an Injured Employee from Workers’ Compensation in MassachusettsIn Massachusetts, an employee who is injured on the job is not automatically barred from receiving benefits if he or she had a pre-existing injury.
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The “Going-and-Coming” Rule in Massachusetts for Work Related AccidentsGenerally employees injured in accidents going to or coming from work are not entitled to compensation. But, there are many exceptions to this rule.
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Worker Fell Through Skylight in Norwood, Mass and Was Seriously InjuredAn employee in Massachusetts fell 30 feet and was seriously injured. Injured workers have a right to workers' comp benefits for lost pay and medical bills.
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Highest Court in Massachusetts Rules That Workers’ Comp Lien Does Not Attach To Pain And SufferingThe highest Court in Massachusetts holds that a workers' comp lien does not attach to pain and suffering damages paid to injured worker by negligent 3rd party.
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Calculating the Average Weekly Wage; Why is it so Important in a Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Claim?Calculating the average weekly wage is very important for an injured worker in Massachusetts because the disability benefits depend on the average weekly wage.
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Work-Related Deaths Are on the Rise in Massachusetts - Surviving Spouse and Dependents May Be Eligible For CompensationIf an employee is fatally injured on the job in Massachusetts their spouse or dependents may be eligible for workers' comp benefits and other compensation.
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The Relationship of Workers' Compensation Claims & Third Party Personal Injury Lawsuits From the Same Accident in MassachusettsInjured workers may pursue workers' comp benefits for injuries suffered in a workplace accident. They can also pursue compensation from a negligent 3rd party.
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Injured Employees Can Receive Benefits for Scars in MassachusettsMassachusetts employees who sustain disfiguring scars are entitled to workers compensation benefits. Not all scars, however, are covered.
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How to Extend the 180 Day Payment without Prejudice Period after a Workplace InjuryInjured on the job in Massachusetts and received Form 105 from the workers compensation insurance company? Know your rights before signing it.
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You don’t have to (and probably shouldn’t) have a nurse case manager go to your doctor's appointments.Injured workers don't have to allow the workers compensation insurance company's nurse case managers into their doctor appointments. These visits are private.