Few moments are more unsettling for an injured worker than discovering that workers’ compensation benefits have stopped or been reduced. For many families, weekly checks are the primary source of income while an injury heals. When those payments change suddenly, the financial impact can be immediate. Two things are critical…
If you were injured at work, you were likely told that workers’ compensation is your only remedy. Workers’ compensation does provide important benefits, but it is not always the only legal claim available — and in many cases, it is not the most valuable one. In Massachusetts, a large number…
If you’re hurt on the job and receiving workers’ compensation benefits in Massachusetts, there’s a good chance the insurance company will eventually send you a letter telling you to attend something called an IME. Most injured workers panic when this happens — and for good reason. An IME can affect…