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January 5, 2026

5 Costly Workers’ Compensation Mistakes to Avoid in Massachusetts

workers-comp-paperwork-construction-worker 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 future.

Every year, we see injured workers unintentionally harm their own workers’ compensation claims—not because they did anything wrong, but because they didn’t know how the system works. Massachusetts workers’ compensation law is complex, deadline-driven, and heavily influenced by insurance company practices.

Below are five of the most costly workers’ compensation mistakes to avoid in Massachusetts, especially as you head into a new year and try to get your life back on track.

October 2, 2025

How to Get Medical Treatment Approved Using Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Insurance

by Carney, Rezendes & Crowley, LLC

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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 approvals, leaving injured workers frustrated.

If you’re wondering how to get your treatment authorized, this guide breaks down the steps and explains what you can do to protect your rights.

Understanding Your Rights to Medical Treatment in Massachusetts

Under Massachusetts workers’ compensation law (M.G.L. c. 152), injured employees are entitled to:

Payment of medical bills for treatment that is reasonable, necessary, and related to the work injury.
Coverage for doctor visits, surgery, physical therapy, prescriptions, and diagnostic tests.
Reimbursement for travel expenses to and from medical appointments.

September 10, 2025

Injured on a Prevailing Wage Construction Job in Massachusetts? You May Be Entitled to Enhanced Workers’ Compensation Benefits

by Carney, Rezendes & Crowley, LLC

kin-li-vWqpKioWYmk-unsplash-scaled At Carney, Rezendes & Crowley, LLC, we’ve represented injured Massachusetts workers for decades — including hundreds of construction workers from Boston, Quincy, Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, Milton, Braintree, Plymouth, Taunton, and Bridgewater.

If you were hurt while working on a prevailing wage construction site, you may be entitled to substantially higher workers’ compensation benefits than most injured workers realize.

Here’s what you need to know — and how we can help ensure you’re not leaving money on the table.