A new year often brings new jobs, new responsibilities, and new opportunities. Unfortunately, it can also bring new workplace injuries. If you were hurt on the job, the actions you take in the days and weeks that follow can have a lasting impact on your health, your income, and your…
If you’re hurt on the job in Massachusetts, one of the most stressful moments in your workers’ compensation case is the Independent Medical Examination, commonly called an IME. The workers’ comp insurance company sends you to a doctor who they choose, at a time they choose, for an exam you…
When you’ve been injured at work in Massachusetts, one of the biggest concerns is making sure you get the medical treatment you need. Workers’ compensation insurance is designed to cover reasonable and necessary medical treatment related to your injury. But the process isn’t always straightforward—insurance companies often delay or deny…