If your employer refuses to report your Massachusetts work accident and injury or discourages you from pursuing workers’ compensation benefits, don’t’ stress – you have legal rights. Our Framingham workers’ compensation attorney is here to help.
In this type of a situation, you have the right to file an Employee’s Claim for Benefits at the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents. This is essentially filing legal action for the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve. Your claim will then proceed through the usual course of a worker's compensation claim.
For some reason, especially in cities like Framingham and Boston, it's not uncommon for workers to face pushback, particularly in industries like construction, healthcare, and manufacturing. If you’ve suffered serious injuries at work, don’t let your employer discourage you from seeking or getting the benefits you deserve. Your financial stability may depend on it. If your work injury prevents you from returning to work to earn your pay, without workers' comp benefits, it's really difficult to stay financially afloat and cover basic costs like your mortgage, rent, and essential living expenses.
A work accident isn't something most think about often until it happens to them. This is why injured workers typically have many questions and concerns after being seriously injured on the job. If you were hurt at work, you should have a good understanding of the workers’ compensation process and benefits available in Massachusetts. The experienced workers’ compensation lawyers at Mahaney & Pappas, LLP, are here to help you during this difficult time.